PALS Systematic Approach Algorithm Quiz 4

The D(disability) of the primary assessment is a quick evaluation of ________________.

Which of the following signs may be present with sudden and severe cerebral hypoxia? (Choose all correct answers)

When cerebral hypoxia develops more gradually, the neurologic signs are the same as when severe cerebral hypoxia develops suddenly.

The AVPU scale is a scale used to evaluate cerebral cortex function and is used to rate a child’s level of consciousness. What does the acronym AVPU stand for?

The Glasgow coma scale is used to evaluate a child’s level of consciousness and neurologic status. The child’s best eye-opening, verbal, and motor responses are scored. If a child is intubated, unconscious, or preverbal, the most important part of this scale is _____________ response.

Pupil response to light is a indicator of ______________ function.

The D(disability) of the primary assessment is a quick evaluation of neurologic function. Which standard evaluations are included in this assessment? (choose all correct answers)

The E of the ABCDE primary assessment acronym stands for ________________.

After completion of the primary assessment, if the child does not have a life-threatening condition, the secondary assessment should be completed. The secondary assessment consists of which of the following components? (Choose all correct answers)

The final aspect of the evaluate component for the evaluate – identify – intervene sequence is diagnostic tests. What is the primary diagnostic test for assessing the severity of respiratory problems?

Within the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence, there are 3 clinical assessments that occur. The 3 clinical assessments are primary assessment, secondary assessment, and _________ tests. (fill in the blank with the correct answer)

An arterial blood gas is a diagnostic test that measures amounts of certain gasses and other constituents in the arterial blood. Match each result with the proper definition. (drag and drop)

(True or False) Hemoglobin concentration determines the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

In the seriously ill or injured child, the arterial lactate level can __________ as a result of tissue hypoxia and anaerobic metabolism.