PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio - ANS Use 30:2 for adult CPR.
Child seizure assessment - ANS Irregular respirations indicate disordered breathing.
Infant CPR compression-to-breath ratio - ANS Use 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
Child cardiac arrest rhythm - ANS Characterize as pulseless electrical activity.
Immediate intervention in 2-year-old - ANS Grunting indicates need for urgent care.
Rhythm assessment in emergency - ANS Identify as second-degree heart block.
Next action for cardiac arrest - ANS Administer epinephrine IV for resuscitation.
Child with fever and lethargy - ANS Administer isotonic crystalloid for shock.
Respiratory distress in children - ANS Audible stridor suggests respiratory distress.
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, Infant respiratory distress cause - ANS Upper airway obstruction is most likely.
First medication for respiratory distress - ANS Administer dexamethasone for inflammation.
Normal heart rate for children - ANS Typical range is 70-120 beats per minute.
Normal respiratory rate for infants - ANS Normal range is 30-60 breaths per minute.
Signs of shock in children - ANS Pale skin and prolonged capillary refill.
Temperature indicating fever in children - ANS Fever is defined as above 38°C (100.4°F).
Signs of respiratory failure - ANS Decreased respiratory effort indicates failure.
Assessment of stridor - ANS Stridor indicates upper airway obstruction.
Importance of IV access - ANS Essential for administering medications quickly.
Role of blood cultures - ANS Used to identify infections in febrile children.
Systolic blood pressure in children - ANS Normal range varies by age and size.
Respiratory rate indicating distress - ANS Rate below 12 breaths per minute is concerning.
Albuterol - ANS Bronchodilator used for asthma treatment.
Ceftriaxone - ANS IV antibiotic for bacterial infections.
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS 2026/2027
CPR compression-to-ventilation ratio - ANS Use 30:2 for adult CPR.
Child seizure assessment - ANS Irregular respirations indicate disordered breathing.
Infant CPR compression-to-breath ratio - ANS Use 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
Child cardiac arrest rhythm - ANS Characterize as pulseless electrical activity.
Immediate intervention in 2-year-old - ANS Grunting indicates need for urgent care.
Rhythm assessment in emergency - ANS Identify as second-degree heart block.
Next action for cardiac arrest - ANS Administer epinephrine IV for resuscitation.
Child with fever and lethargy - ANS Administer isotonic crystalloid for shock.
Respiratory distress in children - ANS Audible stridor suggests respiratory distress.
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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, Infant respiratory distress cause - ANS Upper airway obstruction is most likely.
First medication for respiratory distress - ANS Administer dexamethasone for inflammation.
Normal heart rate for children - ANS Typical range is 70-120 beats per minute.
Normal respiratory rate for infants - ANS Normal range is 30-60 breaths per minute.
Signs of shock in children - ANS Pale skin and prolonged capillary refill.
Temperature indicating fever in children - ANS Fever is defined as above 38°C (100.4°F).
Signs of respiratory failure - ANS Decreased respiratory effort indicates failure.
Assessment of stridor - ANS Stridor indicates upper airway obstruction.
Importance of IV access - ANS Essential for administering medications quickly.
Role of blood cultures - ANS Used to identify infections in febrile children.
Systolic blood pressure in children - ANS Normal range varies by age and size.
Respiratory rate indicating distress - ANS Rate below 12 breaths per minute is concerning.
Albuterol - ANS Bronchodilator used for asthma treatment.
Ceftriaxone - ANS IV antibiotic for bacterial infections.
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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