15 - Adult - Pulseless Arrest

Question 1

For the pediatric PEA/asystole arrest, what is the dose of epinephrine?

A. 0.01 mg/kg 1:10,000 (0.1 mL/kg 1:10,000)
B. 0.1 mg/kg 1:10,000 epinephrine
C. 0.3 mg/kg 1:10,000

Answer 1

A. 0.01 mg/kg 1:10,000 (0.1 mL/kg 1:10,000)

Question 2

What is the repeat time for epinephrine in pediatric PEA/asystole arrests?

A. 2-4 min
B. 3-5 min
C. 5-7 min

Answer 2

B. 3-5 min

Question 3

When advanced airway is placed, what changes to the ventilation rate occur?

A. Asynchronous BVM ventilations (1 breath/6-8 seconds)
B. 30:2 compression/ventilation ratio
C. 15:2 compression/ventilation ratio

Answer 3

A. Asynchronous BVM ventilations (1 breath/6-8 seconds)

Question 4

What should be used to determine pediatric medication doses?

Answer 4

A length/weight based tool such as Broselow or Handtevy system.

Question 5

Rhythm/pulse should be checked every ____ minutes.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer 5

A. 2 minutes

Question 6

An organized rhythm on the monitor should be checked with the ______.

Answer 6

patient’s pulse

Question 7

Outline the steps that are taken after an organized rhythm with pulse is present in peds arrests.

Answer 7

• Contact Med Control
• Support ABCs
• Keep warm
• Transport