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PALS assessment of shock

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  • Q1
    When assessing shock in a pediatric patient, which of the following is considered a compensatory mechanism?
    hypotension
    tachycardia
    bradycardia
    pallor
    15s
  • Q2
    During a PALS assessment of shock in a pediatric patient, which of the following findings would indicate decompensated shock?
    altered mental status
    mild tachycardia
    increase in urinary output
    pale but warm skin
    15s
  • Q3
    In a pediatric patient with suspected shock, which of the following is a late sign of decompensation?
    hypotension
    decreased urine output
    tachycardia
    cool and clammy skin
    15s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is a key difference between compensated and decompensated shock in pediatric patients?
    Metabolic acidosis
    Hyperglycemia
    Hypotension

    Aerobic metabolism 

    15s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is an important assessment parameter for determining the severity of shock in pediatric patients?
    Mental status
    Heart rate
    Skin color
    Urine output
    15s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated shock in pediatric patients?
    Multiple organ failure
    Decreased heart rate
    Improved capillary refill
    Increased urine output
    15s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is a defining characteristic of distributive shock in pediatric patients?
    Fluid loss
    Hypoperfusion
    Vasodilation
    Cardiac dysfunction
    15s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of compensatory shock in pediatric patients?
    Bradycardia
    Increased heart rate
    Decreased respiratory rate
    Warm extremities
    15s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of cardiogenic shock in pediatric patients?
    Hypovolemia
    Drug overdose
    Myocarditis
    Congenital heart defects
    15s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is a common causative organism in septic shock in pediatric patients?
    Streptococcus pneumoniae
    Staphylococcus aureus
    Haemophilus influenzae
    Escherichia coli
    15s
  • Q11
    What is the first step in the PALS assessment of shock?
    Administer fluids
    Evaluate capillary refill
    Assess airway and breathing
    Check for pulse and perfusion
    30s

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