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When attempting resuscitation of a child with pulseless electrical activity, you should:

If an initial cardioversion attempt is unsuccessful in a 33-pound child, you should repeat the procedure using ___ joules:

Medications used to prevent an asthma attack include:

A normal respiratory rate in a child:

When preparing to intubate a small child, it is important to remember that:

You are providing high-flow oxygen to a 3-year-old boy with severe respiratory distress. When you reassess him, you note that he is pale and his respiratory rate has decreased from 30 breaths/min to 12 breaths/min. You should:

Once you suspect that a child may have been abused, you should:

The general area of a child’s body that sustains initial trauma after being struck by an automobile depends MAINLY on:

A 7-year-old conscious boy presents with marked respiratory distress. Your assessment reveals the presence of intercostal and supraclavicular retractions and nasal flaring. His oxygen saturation is 93% on room air, and his heart rate is rapid. The MOST appropriate initial treatment for this child involves:

A 6-month-old child has burns to his head, face, neck, and anterior chest. What percentage of his body surface area has been burned?