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A first-time mother has called 911 because her 5-day-old son is “acting sick.” Your assessment reveals a lethargic infant with a patent airway, adequate respirations, and a pulse rate of 100 beats per minute. His skin is cold to the touch and mottled. The mother reports she was giving the child a bath just prior to calling EMS. You suspect:

A newborn is listless and has a heart rate of 62 beats per minute after 30 seconds of stimulation. You should FIRST:

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of sepsis?

Which drug is given as an infusion for stable, symptomatic wide complex V-Tach with a pulse for a pediatric patient?

An injury to which cervical vertebra(e) may prevent a person from breathing?

A doctors orders you to give 10 mcg/kg/minute of Dobutamine.  What would be an appropriate dose of Dobutamine in a pediatric patient weighing 33 pounds?

Which rhythm would epinephrine be contraindicated for in a pediatric patient?

You are caring for a 42-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with twins. She is complaining of a severe headache and blurred vision, and lives in a rural area approximately 30 miles from the nearest ED. Your physical exam reveals significant peripheral edema and the following vital signs: heart rate 98, blood pressure 156/98 mmHg, respirations 18. The patient states she has a history of hypertension, but has not taken her prescribed medications because “they aren’t safe for the babies.” Appropriate treatment for this patient includes:

What drug is recommended to be given first for stable, symptomatic SVT in a pediatric patient

What is maximum total amiodarone dose that can be given in pediatric arrest