PALS PRETEST COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
◉ How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse
take? Answer: No longer than 10 seconds
◉ If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next
action? Answer: Start chest compressions
◉ What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR
for children and infants? Answer: 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Awake
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Increased
work of breathing
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is this patient's color? Answer: Pale
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: No
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Increased interaction
, ◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Normal
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is this patient's color? Answer: Pink mucous membranes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does
this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
airway maintainable? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
breathing adequate? Answer: No
◉ Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads.
Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads.
What is the condition? Answer: Hypoxemia
◉ Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads.
What is your assessment? Answer: Cardiopulmonary failure
◉ What is chest compression fraction? Answer: Proportion of time
that compressions are performed
◉ What chest compression fraction is recommended, and what goal is
often achievable with good teamwork? Answer: 60%; 80%
◉ Respiratory video case discussion 1: 3-year-old child with nasal
cannula, in diaper, lying on mother's chest (child with special
healthcare needs) Does this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: No
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
◉ How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse
take? Answer: No longer than 10 seconds
◉ If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next
action? Answer: Start chest compressions
◉ What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR
for children and infants? Answer: 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Awake
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Increased
work of breathing
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is this patient's color? Answer: Pale
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: No
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Increased interaction
, ◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Normal
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is this patient's color? Answer: Pink mucous membranes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does
this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
airway maintainable? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
breathing adequate? Answer: No
◉ Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads.
Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads.
What is the condition? Answer: Hypoxemia
◉ Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads.
What is your assessment? Answer: Cardiopulmonary failure
◉ What is chest compression fraction? Answer: Proportion of time
that compressions are performed
◉ What chest compression fraction is recommended, and what goal is
often achievable with good teamwork? Answer: 60%; 80%
◉ Respiratory video case discussion 1: 3-year-old child with nasal
cannula, in diaper, lying on mother's chest (child with special
healthcare needs) Does this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: No
