PALS assessment of shock
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- Q1When assessing shock in a pediatric patient, which of the following is considered a compensatory mechanism?hypotensiontachycardiabradycardiapallor15s
- Q2During a PALS assessment of shock in a pediatric patient, which of the following findings would indicate decompensated shock?altered mental statusmild tachycardiaincrease in urinary outputpale but warm skin15s
- Q3In a pediatric patient with suspected shock, which of the following is a late sign of decompensation?hypotensiondecreased urine outputtachycardiacool and clammy skin15s
- Q4Which of the following is a key difference between compensated and decompensated shock in pediatric patients?Metabolic acidosisHyperglycemiaHypotension
Aerobic metabolism
15s - Q5Which of the following is an important assessment parameter for determining the severity of shock in pediatric patients?Mental statusHeart rateSkin colorUrine output15s
- Q6Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated shock in pediatric patients?Multiple organ failureDecreased heart rateImproved capillary refillIncreased urine output15s
- Q7Which of the following is a defining characteristic of distributive shock in pediatric patients?Fluid lossHypoperfusionVasodilationCardiac dysfunction15s
- Q8Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of compensatory shock in pediatric patients?BradycardiaIncreased heart rateDecreased respiratory rateWarm extremities15s
- Q9Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of cardiogenic shock in pediatric patients?HypovolemiaDrug overdoseMyocarditisCongenital heart defects15s
- Q10Which of the following is a common causative organism in septic shock in pediatric patients?Streptococcus pneumoniaeStaphylococcus aureusHaemophilus influenzaeEscherichia coli15s
- Q11What is the first step in the PALS assessment of shock?Administer fluidsEvaluate capillary refillAssess airway and breathingCheck for pulse and perfusion30s