AHA PALS EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 230
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST VERSION
1. A 5-year-old child presents with
lethargy, increased work of breathing, and
pale color. The primary assessment reveals
that the airway is open and the respiratory
rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on
auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows
,sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The
pulse oximeter displays an oxygen
saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of
93/min. On the basis of this information,
which of the following provides the best
interpretation of the oxygen saturation of
95% by pulse oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is
indicated B. Reliable; supplementary
oxygen should be administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is
indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen
should be administered -
ANSWERUnreliable; supplementary
oxygen should be administered
2. A 3-year-old child was recently
diagnosed with leukemia and has been
treated with chemotherapy. The child
presents with lethargy and a high fever.
Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is
36/min, blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg,
,and capillary refill time is less than 2
seconds. What is the child's most likely
condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - ANSWERSeptic
shock
3. A 2-week-old infant presents with
irritability and a history of poor feeding.
Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What
term describes this infant's blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated - ANSWERHypotensive
4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team
leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine
at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should
the team member do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
, B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to
clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug -
ANSWERRespectfully ask the team leader
to clarify the dose
5. Which of the following is a
characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or
ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds -
ANSWERInadequate oxygenation and/or
ventilation
6. Which of the following is most likely to
produce a prolonged expiratory phase and
wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 230
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||NEWEST VERSION
1. A 5-year-old child presents with
lethargy, increased work of breathing, and
pale color. The primary assessment reveals
that the airway is open and the respiratory
rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on
auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows
,sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The
pulse oximeter displays an oxygen
saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of
93/min. On the basis of this information,
which of the following provides the best
interpretation of the oxygen saturation of
95% by pulse oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is
indicated B. Reliable; supplementary
oxygen should be administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is
indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen
should be administered -
ANSWERUnreliable; supplementary
oxygen should be administered
2. A 3-year-old child was recently
diagnosed with leukemia and has been
treated with chemotherapy. The child
presents with lethargy and a high fever.
Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is
36/min, blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg,
,and capillary refill time is less than 2
seconds. What is the child's most likely
condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - ANSWERSeptic
shock
3. A 2-week-old infant presents with
irritability and a history of poor feeding.
Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What
term describes this infant's blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated - ANSWERHypotensive
4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team
leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine
at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should
the team member do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
, B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to
clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug -
ANSWERRespectfully ask the team leader
to clarify the dose
5. Which of the following is a
characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or
ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds -
ANSWERInadequate oxygenation and/or
ventilation
6. Which of the following is most likely to
produce a prolonged expiratory phase and
wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
