Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exam / PALS Exam (answered) 2025

The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment o
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f which 3 characteristics? - ANSWER 1. Consciousness
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2. Breathing
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The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent cardi
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opulmonary arrest? - ANSWER Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
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The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: - ANSWER 1. Primary
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2. Secondary
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3. Diagnostic
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What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - ANSWER A
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B

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What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? -
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ANSWER Focused history and a focused physical exam
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The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the following
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characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.)
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1. Appearance
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, 2. Breathing
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3. Restlessness
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4. Color
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5. Pain - ANSWER 1, 2, 4
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The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in the blank
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to complete the question.)
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Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed? - ANSWER unresponsive
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In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be unresponsive or imm
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ediate intervention is needed what will be your next step?
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1. Start CPR
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2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
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3. Activate emergency response
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4. Check for a pulse - ANSWER 3.
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After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________.
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1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
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2. Look, listen, and feel.
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3. Open the airway.
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4. Check for breathing and a pulse - ANSWER 4.
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After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
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1. Call for help
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2. Begin CPR
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3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
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4. Start an IV - ANSWER 2.
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