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Your 5 year old patient is in V-Fib.  They weigh 40 pounds.  What is the initial dose of epinephrine to be given?

After the initial dose of adenosine a secondary dose can be given in a pediatric patient at:

You are caring for a patient who is 36 weeks pregnant. She states that she has been experiencing vaginal bleeding after intercourse, and denies any associated pain. Vital signs are: heart rate 84, respirations 18, blood pressure 102/72 mmHg, and warm, dry skin. The most likely cause of this patient’s vaginal bleeding is:

Which of the following occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?

Which structure allows oxygenated maternal blood to bypass the uninflated lungs of the developing fetus?

The son of a 73-year-old woman has called 911. The patient is confused and exhibiting out-of-character behavior. The son informs you that she is a diabetic, and takes pills and not injectable insulin. Assessment reveals adequate breathing, skin that is cool, and a radial pulse that is rapid and weak. Based on this history, you should be suspicious of:

A 44 pound pediatric patient is showing signs of acidosis.  Which medication and dose could be given?

A woman has called 911 after not being able to wake her eight-year-old son. Upon arrival, the mother tells you that her son is a diabetic, and that his diabetic alert dog awoke her in the night indicating the child’s blood sugar was low. You perform a blood glucose check and find that your glucometer reads 28 mg/dL. You should:

Your patient is a conscious eight-month-old infant who has a severe airway obstruction as a result of choking on a slice of canned peach. Which of the following is your FIRST intervention?

All of the following are associated with spontaneous abortion EXCEPT: