PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Test
With Questions And Correct Answers
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an
assessment of which 3 characteristics?
1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to
prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?
Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools:
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
A
B
,C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
Focused history and a focused physical exam
The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the
following characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
5. Pain
1, 2, 4
The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in
the blank to complete the question.)
Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed?
unresponsive
, In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be
unresponsive or immediate intervention is needed what will be your next step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse
3.
After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________.
1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse
4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV
2.
With Questions And Correct Answers
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an
assessment of which 3 characteristics?
1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to
prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?
Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools:
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
A
B
,C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
Focused history and a focused physical exam
The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the
following characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
5. Pain
1, 2, 4
The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in
the blank to complete the question.)
Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed?
unresponsive
, In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be
unresponsive or immediate intervention is needed what will be your next step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse
3.
After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________.
1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse
4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV
2.
