PALS PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EXAMINATION, 2026/2027
QUESTION AHA-ALIGNED PEDIATRIC RESUSCITATION EXAMINATION
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which
3 characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent
cardiopulmonary arrest? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Focused
history and a focused physical exam
The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the following
characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
, 5. Pain - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1, 2, 4
The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in the blank to
complete the question.)
Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
unresponsive
In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be unresponsive or immediate
intervention is needed what will be your next step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse - CORRECT ANSWERS- 3.
After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________.
1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse - CORRECT ANSWERS- 4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV - CORRECT ANSWERS- 2.
A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. You have activated the emergency response system and
your pulse check reveals that the child has a pulse. What should you do now?
1. Perform a brief head to toe assessment.
2. Place the child in the recovery position.
QUESTION AHA-ALIGNED PEDIATRIC RESUSCITATION EXAMINATION
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which
3 characteristics? - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent
cardiopulmonary arrest? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: - CORRECT
ANSWERS- 1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS- A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? - CORRECT ANSWERS- Focused
history and a focused physical exam
The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the following
characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
, 5. Pain - CORRECT ANSWERS- 1, 2, 4
The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in the blank to
complete the question.)
Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
unresponsive
In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be unresponsive or immediate
intervention is needed what will be your next step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse - CORRECT ANSWERS- 3.
After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________.
1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse - CORRECT ANSWERS- 4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV - CORRECT ANSWERS- 2.
A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. You have activated the emergency response system and
your pulse check reveals that the child has a pulse. What should you do now?
1. Perform a brief head to toe assessment.
2. Place the child in the recovery position.
