AHA PALS RENEWAL CERTIFICATION
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Which statement correctly describes one of the uses of a length-based
resuscitation tape?.
Answer: Used for determining dosages of medications
◍ BVM target respiratory rate.
Answer: 20-30 breaths/minute (1 breath every 2-3 minutes)
◍ The healthcare provider understands that an ischemia/reperfusion response
during post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) is manifested by fever,
hyperglycemia, infection, multiorgan failure and which additional key
finding?.
Answer: Hypotension
◍ Why are Cuffed ET tubes better.
Answer: Improve accuracy of capo graphs and decrease risk of aspiration
◍ The healthcare provider notes that an infant receiving post-cardiac arrest
care has an increase in temperature. The provider should do which of the
following?.
Answer: Administer antipyretics or implement active cooling
◍ Which statement correctly describes the completion of the typical ABCDE
primary assessment of a patient in cardiac arrest?.
Answer: The primary assessment (typical ABCDE) should be delayed in
order to provide prompt CPR and cardiac arrest care, and should be
performed as soon as resources permit.
◍ A child in cardiac arrest presents with the ECG rhythm seen in the following
, image, but a central pulse cannot be palpated. The provider correctly
identifies this as which rhythm?.
Answer: Pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT)
◍ After achievement of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), an
indwelling arterial catheter is placed in the patient and connected to the
cardiac monitor. Which finding should the provider report to the team leader
given its association with poor outcomes after cardiac arrest?.
Answer: Hypotension
◍ In children and infants, cardiac arrest most often arises from which
complication?.
Answer: Respiratory failure
◍ Consider what in respiratory arrest.
Answer: Naloxone
◍ The pediatric intensive care team is caring for a child post-cardiac arrest.
During which assessment should the need for an advanced airway be
determined?.
Answer: Primary
◍ Fluid bolus in sepsis.
Answer: 10-20 mL/kg repeat as needed
◍ If the heart rate is < 60/minute with signs of poor perfusions.
Answer: Start CPR
◍ If heart rate is >60/minute.
Answer: Continue rescue breaths and check pulse every 2 minutes
◍ Infant compressions.
Answer: 2 finger or 2 thumb encircling hands technique
◍ Child compressions.
Answer: 1 or 2 hands
◍ Compression rate.
Answer: 100-120 / minute
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Which statement correctly describes one of the uses of a length-based
resuscitation tape?.
Answer: Used for determining dosages of medications
◍ BVM target respiratory rate.
Answer: 20-30 breaths/minute (1 breath every 2-3 minutes)
◍ The healthcare provider understands that an ischemia/reperfusion response
during post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) is manifested by fever,
hyperglycemia, infection, multiorgan failure and which additional key
finding?.
Answer: Hypotension
◍ Why are Cuffed ET tubes better.
Answer: Improve accuracy of capo graphs and decrease risk of aspiration
◍ The healthcare provider notes that an infant receiving post-cardiac arrest
care has an increase in temperature. The provider should do which of the
following?.
Answer: Administer antipyretics or implement active cooling
◍ Which statement correctly describes the completion of the typical ABCDE
primary assessment of a patient in cardiac arrest?.
Answer: The primary assessment (typical ABCDE) should be delayed in
order to provide prompt CPR and cardiac arrest care, and should be
performed as soon as resources permit.
◍ A child in cardiac arrest presents with the ECG rhythm seen in the following
, image, but a central pulse cannot be palpated. The provider correctly
identifies this as which rhythm?.
Answer: Pulseless ventricular tachycardia (pVT)
◍ After achievement of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), an
indwelling arterial catheter is placed in the patient and connected to the
cardiac monitor. Which finding should the provider report to the team leader
given its association with poor outcomes after cardiac arrest?.
Answer: Hypotension
◍ In children and infants, cardiac arrest most often arises from which
complication?.
Answer: Respiratory failure
◍ Consider what in respiratory arrest.
Answer: Naloxone
◍ The pediatric intensive care team is caring for a child post-cardiac arrest.
During which assessment should the need for an advanced airway be
determined?.
Answer: Primary
◍ Fluid bolus in sepsis.
Answer: 10-20 mL/kg repeat as needed
◍ If the heart rate is < 60/minute with signs of poor perfusions.
Answer: Start CPR
◍ If heart rate is >60/minute.
Answer: Continue rescue breaths and check pulse every 2 minutes
◍ Infant compressions.
Answer: 2 finger or 2 thumb encircling hands technique
◍ Child compressions.
Answer: 1 or 2 hands
◍ Compression rate.
Answer: 100-120 / minute
