PALS HEARTCODE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

PALS HEARTCODE COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

●● Verify Scene Safety.
Answer: First step for the first rescuer upon arrival.


●● Check for Responsiveness.
Answer: Second step for the first rescuer upon arrival.


●● Shout for Nearby Help.
Answer: Third step for the first rescuer upon arrival.


●● Activate Emergency Response.
Answer: Action to be taken by the first rescuer if there are two rescuers.


●● Retrieve AED.
Answer: Action to be taken by the second rescuer if there are two
rescuers.


●● Check for Breathing.
Answer: Step to assess breathing and pulse simultaneously.

, ●● Scan the Chest.
Answer: Action to check for breathing by observing rise and fall of the
chest.


●● Pulse Check.
Answer: Step to palpate a pulse in infants and children.


●● Brachial Pulse.
Answer: Location to palpate pulse in infants.


●● Femoral Pulse.
Answer: Location to palpate pulse in children.


●● Determine Next Actions.
Answer: Step to determine appropriate actions based on breathing and
pulse.


●● Monitor Victim.
Answer: Action if normal breathing and pulse are present.


●● Provide Rescue Breathing.
Answer: Action if normal breathing is not present but pulse is felt.