PALS PRETEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED TO PASS
what should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do?
verify scene safety, check responsiveness, shout for help, activate emergency response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take?
No longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action?
Start chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children and infants?
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?
Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's
appearance?
Awake
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's work of
breathing?
Increased work of breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is this patient's color?
Pale
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this patient need immediate
intervention?
No
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's appearance?
Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's work of breathing?
Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is this patient's color?
Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this patient need immediate
intervention?
ANSWERS GRADED TO PASS
what should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do?
verify scene safety, check responsiveness, shout for help, activate emergency response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take?
No longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action?
Start chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children and infants?
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?
Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's
appearance?
Awake
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's work of
breathing?
Increased work of breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is this patient's color?
Pale
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this patient need immediate
intervention?
No
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's appearance?
Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's work of breathing?
Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is this patient's color?
Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this patient need immediate
intervention?
