Once a pediatric patient goes into cardiac arrest, a grim prognosis is almost assured.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Which of the following guidelines applies to prehospital fluid resuscitation of hypotensive patients with intraabdominal hemorrhage?

A) In most cases, fluid administration should be limited to 3 liters. B) IV access should be obtained using a saline lock, but fluid resuscitation is contraindicated in the prehospital setting. C) Fluid administration rate should be titrated to maintain a systolic blood pressure of 60 mmHg. D) IV access is necessary only if the use of PASG fails to improve the patient's clinical condition.

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Which of the following modes of ventilation can inappropriately set sensitivity cause asyn-chrony? 1. Volume A/C 2. Pressure A/C 3. PSV 4. NAVA

a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Which of the following is used to measure small amounts of liquids and can be either mechanical or manual? 

A. Hemocytometer B. Volumetric flask C. Pipette D. Photometer E. Beaker

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Proper hand hygiene includes which of the following?

A) Selection of EPA-registered disinfectants or detergentsB) Changing gloves in between patients C) Use of alcohol-based hand rubs and/or soap and water D) Only using a syringe one time to enter a medication vial or solution

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