19 - Pediatrics - Respiratory Failure

Question 1

In the airway assessment of the pediatric patient, adequate respiratory effort being present causes the provider to perform what actions?

Answer 1

• assess lung sounds
• administer 100% o2
• Support ventilations with BVM
• Secure airway as appropriate

Question 2

In a pediatric patient with inadequate respiratory effort, what makes the determination of beginning CPR?

A. HR under 60 BPM
B. Bilateral chest rise present
C. SpO2 under 90%

Answer 2

A. HR under 60 BPM

Question 3

If a pediatric patient in respiratory distress has a HR under 60, why is CPR started?

Answer 3

Because hypoxia and bradycardia in the pediatric patient is a sign of impending cardiac arrest.