MC - 8 - Bradycardia - Pediatric

Question 1

What are the severe/unstable signs of pediatric bradycardia?

Answer 1

• hypotension/shock
• AMS

All as outlined by the Peds Assessment Triangle

Question 2

If a pediatric patient’s HR is under ____, you should proceed to the pediatric cardiac arrest (MC-4) algorithm.

A. 30 BPM
B. 40 BPM
C. 50 BPM
D. 60 BPM

Answer 2

D. 60 BPM

Question 3

If a pediatric patient appears unstable, but the pulse is greater than 60 BPM, what is the immediate next step in management?

A. BGL
B. 12-lead ECG
C. Narcan
D. Assisted ventilations

Answer 3

B. 12-lead ECG