The nurse working in the pediatric department of the hospital maintains competency by annually renewing which certification specific to the pediatric client?
1. ACLS
2. BCLS
3. PALS
4. CPR
Correct Answer: 3
PALS, or pediatric advanced life support, is often mandatory for nurses working on the pediatric unit, in addition to basic cardiac life support (BCLS or CPR), which is required of all facility nurses. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) is based on the adult client, and would not be required of the nurse working on pediatrics.
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