Table 3 Knowledge of pediatric rapid assessment and resuscitation (n = 126)
True/false statements | Correct response, % | Incorrect response, % | Unsure, % | No response, % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | In CPR the compression-to-ventilation ratio varies from neonates to older children (True) | 69.8 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 3.2 |
2 | Chest compressions in a neonate should start for a heart rate less than 100 (False) | 53.2 | 25.4 | 16.7 | 4.8 |
3 | Chest compressions in children should start for a heart rate less than 60 (True) | 35.7 | 31.7 | 21.4 | 11.1 |
4 | Most children’s heart stops because of respiratory issues (True) | 41.3 | 26.2 | 16.7 | 15.9 |
5 | The compression-to-ventilation ratio in neonates is 3:1 (True) | 40.5 | 28.6 | 17.5 | 13.5 |
6 | Hypotension in a child under 10 years old is defined as SBP less than 70 + (2 x age) (True) | 32.5 | 15.1 | 35.7 | 16.7 |
7 | For 2-person CPR in children, the compression-to-ventilation ratio is 15:2 (True) | 50.8 | 19.8 | 19.8 | 9.5 |
8 | For 1-person CPR in children, the compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30:2 (True) | 54.8 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 10.3 |
9 | For anaphylaxis, the first medication to give is epinephrine IM 1 mg/mL (1:1,000) at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg (False) | 7.1 | 59.5 | 21.4 | 11.9 |
10 | In children, tachycardia can be the only sign of shock (True) | 31 | 31 | 25.4 | 12.7 |