PALS Review Questions

76. Name two common crystaloids that are used in pediatric fluid resuscitation. 

Normal saline and Ringers lactate

77. In children, ages 1-10 years old, what is the formula for determining clinical hypotension
<70mm Hg + (child's age in years x 2) mm Hg
Ex. for a 5 year old.  70 + (5 x 2) = 80mm Hg

78. What is the treatment for hypoglcemia in an infant and child? 
IV dextrose is administered 0.5-1g/kg as either D25 (2-4ml/kg) or D10 (5-10ml/kg)

79. How much IV fluid is administered to a 15kg child who is being treated for dehydration (the child has no known cardiac problems)? 
20ml/kg. 20ml x 15kg = 300ml IV fluid given over 5-20 minutes then reassess the patient.

80. In a neonate and infant, hypotension is defined when the SBP is below___ and ___?
< 60 for a neonate and < 70 for an infant