EPALS FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Tachycardia. Answer: Heart rate above normal range for age indicating sympathetic
response to stress
● SpO2. Answer: Symbol for oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximeter
● Laryngoscope. Answer: Instrument with light and blade used to visualize vocal cords
during intubation
● Vascular Access. Answer: Establishment of intravenous or intraosseous route for fluid and
medication administration
● Hypovolemic Shock. Answer: Shock from decreased blood volume due to hemorrhage or
fluid losses
● Epiglottitis. Answer: Life-threatening bacterial infection causing epiglottis swelling and
complete airway obstruction
● Asthma. Answer: Chronic inflammatory airway disease causing reversible
bronchoconstriction, mucus production, and wheezing
● Anaphylactic Shock. Answer: Distributive shock from severe allergic reaction causing
massive vasodilation and capillary leak
● Circulation to Skin. Answer: PAT component observing skin color, perfusion, and
temperature
● Exposure Assessment. Answer: Complete examination removing clothing to identify
injuries while preventing hypothermia
● Cardiogenic Shock. Answer: Shock from heart failure unable to pump adequate blood
despite normal volume
● Appearance. Answer: PAT component assessing child's mental status, muscle tone, and
interaction with environment
, ● Fluid Resuscitation. Answer: Administration of intravenous fluids restoring circulating
volume and perfusion
● Hypotensive Shock. Answer: Decompensated shock with decreased blood pressure
indicating severe cardiovascular compromise
● Cool Extremities. Answer: Decreased temperature of arms and legs from vasoconstriction
and poor perfusion
● Blood Products. Answer: Packed red blood cells, platelets, plasma, or whole blood for
resuscitation
● IO Access. Answer: Abbreviation for Intraosseous providing rapid access when IV difficult
● TICLS. Answer: Mnemonic for Appearance assessment: Tone, Interactiveness,
Consolability, Look/gaze, Speech/cry
● Secondary Assessment. Answer: Detailed head-to-toe examination after stabilization
gathering focused history and physical findings
● Delayed Capillary Refill. Answer: CRT greater than 2 seconds suggesting inadequate
perfusion
● Oxygen Therapy. Answer: Administration of supplemental oxygen to improve arterial
oxygen saturation and tissue oxygenation
● AVPU Scale. Answer: Rapid consciousness assessment: Alert, Voice responsive, Pain
responsive, Unresponsive
● LR. Answer: Abbreviation for Lactated Ringer's solution
● EPALS. Answer: Acronym for Emergency Pediatric Advanced Life Support focusing on
systematic assessment and evidence-based interventions
● Emergency Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Answer: Comprehensive training program
for healthcare providers managing critically ill or injured children from infancy through
adolescence
● Primary Assessment. Answer: Systematic evaluation following ABCDE approach
identifying life threats requiring immediate intervention
● BMV. Answer: Abbreviation for Bag-Mask Ventilation primary method for emergency
ventilation
ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Tachycardia. Answer: Heart rate above normal range for age indicating sympathetic
response to stress
● SpO2. Answer: Symbol for oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximeter
● Laryngoscope. Answer: Instrument with light and blade used to visualize vocal cords
during intubation
● Vascular Access. Answer: Establishment of intravenous or intraosseous route for fluid and
medication administration
● Hypovolemic Shock. Answer: Shock from decreased blood volume due to hemorrhage or
fluid losses
● Epiglottitis. Answer: Life-threatening bacterial infection causing epiglottis swelling and
complete airway obstruction
● Asthma. Answer: Chronic inflammatory airway disease causing reversible
bronchoconstriction, mucus production, and wheezing
● Anaphylactic Shock. Answer: Distributive shock from severe allergic reaction causing
massive vasodilation and capillary leak
● Circulation to Skin. Answer: PAT component observing skin color, perfusion, and
temperature
● Exposure Assessment. Answer: Complete examination removing clothing to identify
injuries while preventing hypothermia
● Cardiogenic Shock. Answer: Shock from heart failure unable to pump adequate blood
despite normal volume
● Appearance. Answer: PAT component assessing child's mental status, muscle tone, and
interaction with environment
, ● Fluid Resuscitation. Answer: Administration of intravenous fluids restoring circulating
volume and perfusion
● Hypotensive Shock. Answer: Decompensated shock with decreased blood pressure
indicating severe cardiovascular compromise
● Cool Extremities. Answer: Decreased temperature of arms and legs from vasoconstriction
and poor perfusion
● Blood Products. Answer: Packed red blood cells, platelets, plasma, or whole blood for
resuscitation
● IO Access. Answer: Abbreviation for Intraosseous providing rapid access when IV difficult
● TICLS. Answer: Mnemonic for Appearance assessment: Tone, Interactiveness,
Consolability, Look/gaze, Speech/cry
● Secondary Assessment. Answer: Detailed head-to-toe examination after stabilization
gathering focused history and physical findings
● Delayed Capillary Refill. Answer: CRT greater than 2 seconds suggesting inadequate
perfusion
● Oxygen Therapy. Answer: Administration of supplemental oxygen to improve arterial
oxygen saturation and tissue oxygenation
● AVPU Scale. Answer: Rapid consciousness assessment: Alert, Voice responsive, Pain
responsive, Unresponsive
● LR. Answer: Abbreviation for Lactated Ringer's solution
● EPALS. Answer: Acronym for Emergency Pediatric Advanced Life Support focusing on
systematic assessment and evidence-based interventions
● Emergency Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Answer: Comprehensive training program
for healthcare providers managing critically ill or injured children from infancy through
adolescence
● Primary Assessment. Answer: Systematic evaluation following ABCDE approach
identifying life threats requiring immediate intervention
● BMV. Answer: Abbreviation for Bag-Mask Ventilation primary method for emergency
ventilation
