6/10/25, 9:58 AM PALS 2024, ALL PALS - and 2025 -2026
PALS 2024; ALL PALS UPDATED EXAM 2025-2026
NEWEST VERSION WITH CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS \LATEST UPDATE ASSURED PASS
ALREADY GRADED A+
The appropriate rate for A) approximately 2 inches (one third the AP diameter)
compressions for children is
100-120/min. What is the
correct depth for children?
A) approximately 2 inches
(one third the AP diameter)
B) approximately 3 inches
(one half AP diameter)
C) approximately 4 inches
(two thirds AP diameter)
What is the compression to D) single rescuer 30:2, 2 rescuers 15:2
ventilation ratio for 1- and
2-rescuer CPR for children
and infants?
A) 15:2 for both
B) 30:2 for both
C) single rescuer 15:2, 2
rescuers 30:2
D) single rescuer 30:2, 2
rescuers 15:2
How should 1-rescuer infant A) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs
compressions be
delivered?
A) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs
B) with 1 finger or 2 thumbs
C) with 2 hands or 2 fingers
D) with 1 hand or 2 fingers
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What is the preferred C) 2 thumb encircling hands technique
technique for infant
compressions when there
are 2 or more rescuers
present?
A) 1 finger technique
B) 1 thumb encircling hands
technique
C) 2 thumb encircling hands
technique
D) 2 finger technique
If the AED indicates no shock A) start chest compressions
advised, what should be the
next action?
A) start chest compressions
B) call for help
C) remove AED pads
D) give 2 rescue breaths
When is the Pediatric A) during the "from the doorway" observation
Assessment Triangle (PAT)
performed to make an initial
assessment?
A) during the "from
the doorway"
observation
B) during the primary
assessment
C) during the transfer of care
D) during the secondary
assessment
What is the function of the C) prevents rebreathing of CO2
nonrebreathing outlet valve of
a self-inflating bag?
A) keeps exhaled gases
contained
B) opens when the child
exhales
C) prevents rebreathing of CO2
D) allows the child to exhale
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The evaluate-identify- A) the child is stable
intervene sequence should
be continued until:
A) the child is stable
B) the child is ready for
transport
C) the child is ready for
discharge
D) interventions are provided
for the child
In the primary assessment, D) with a head tilt-chin lift
how should you open the
airway of a child who is not
suspected of having a c-
spine injury?
A) with ET intubation
B) with a jaw thrust
C) by flexing the neck
D) with a head tilt-chin lift
Hypotension for children 1- C) 70 + (2 x age in years)
10 years of age is a SBP of
less than:
A) 50 + (2 x age in years)
B) 40 + (2 x age in years)
C) 70 + (2 x age in years)
D) 60 + (2 x age in years)
What does a prolonged D) low cardiac output
capillary refill time indicate?
A) low cardiac rate
B) increased stroke volume
C) increased cardiac output
D) low cardiac output
What pulses should be C) peripheral and central
assessed to monitor systemic
perfusion in a child?
A) carotid and brachial
B) pedal and radial
C) peripheral and central
D) femoral and carotid
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What do weak central pulses D) cardiac arrest
indicate a need for
immediate intervention to
prevent?
A) hypovolemia
B) sepsis
C) respiratory arrest
D) cardiac arrest
What is one way to increase C) charging the defibrillator 15 seconds before a rhythm check
chest compression fraction
during a code?
A) switching the airway
and compressor roles
during CPR
B) starting an IV/IO during
rhythm analysis
C) charging the
defibrillator 15 seconds
before a rhythm check
D) giving epinephrine
during a rhythm analysis
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PALS 2024; ALL PALS UPDATED EXAM 2025-2026
NEWEST VERSION WITH CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS \LATEST UPDATE ASSURED PASS
ALREADY GRADED A+
The appropriate rate for A) approximately 2 inches (one third the AP diameter)
compressions for children is
100-120/min. What is the
correct depth for children?
A) approximately 2 inches
(one third the AP diameter)
B) approximately 3 inches
(one half AP diameter)
C) approximately 4 inches
(two thirds AP diameter)
What is the compression to D) single rescuer 30:2, 2 rescuers 15:2
ventilation ratio for 1- and
2-rescuer CPR for children
and infants?
A) 15:2 for both
B) 30:2 for both
C) single rescuer 15:2, 2
rescuers 30:2
D) single rescuer 30:2, 2
rescuers 15:2
How should 1-rescuer infant A) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs
compressions be
delivered?
A) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs
B) with 1 finger or 2 thumbs
C) with 2 hands or 2 fingers
D) with 1 hand or 2 fingers
/ 1/136
,6/10/25, 9:58 AM PALS 2024, ALL PALS - and 2025 -2026
What is the preferred C) 2 thumb encircling hands technique
technique for infant
compressions when there
are 2 or more rescuers
present?
A) 1 finger technique
B) 1 thumb encircling hands
technique
C) 2 thumb encircling hands
technique
D) 2 finger technique
If the AED indicates no shock A) start chest compressions
advised, what should be the
next action?
A) start chest compressions
B) call for help
C) remove AED pads
D) give 2 rescue breaths
When is the Pediatric A) during the "from the doorway" observation
Assessment Triangle (PAT)
performed to make an initial
assessment?
A) during the "from
the doorway"
observation
B) during the primary
assessment
C) during the transfer of care
D) during the secondary
assessment
What is the function of the C) prevents rebreathing of CO2
nonrebreathing outlet valve of
a self-inflating bag?
A) keeps exhaled gases
contained
B) opens when the child
exhales
C) prevents rebreathing of CO2
D) allows the child to exhale
/ 2/136
,6/10/25, 9:58 AM PALS 2024, ALL PALS - and 2025 -2026
The evaluate-identify- A) the child is stable
intervene sequence should
be continued until:
A) the child is stable
B) the child is ready for
transport
C) the child is ready for
discharge
D) interventions are provided
for the child
In the primary assessment, D) with a head tilt-chin lift
how should you open the
airway of a child who is not
suspected of having a c-
spine injury?
A) with ET intubation
B) with a jaw thrust
C) by flexing the neck
D) with a head tilt-chin lift
Hypotension for children 1- C) 70 + (2 x age in years)
10 years of age is a SBP of
less than:
A) 50 + (2 x age in years)
B) 40 + (2 x age in years)
C) 70 + (2 x age in years)
D) 60 + (2 x age in years)
What does a prolonged D) low cardiac output
capillary refill time indicate?
A) low cardiac rate
B) increased stroke volume
C) increased cardiac output
D) low cardiac output
What pulses should be C) peripheral and central
assessed to monitor systemic
perfusion in a child?
A) carotid and brachial
B) pedal and radial
C) peripheral and central
D) femoral and carotid
/ 3/136
, 6/10/25, 9:58 AM PALS 2024, ALL PALS - and 2025 -2026
What do weak central pulses D) cardiac arrest
indicate a need for
immediate intervention to
prevent?
A) hypovolemia
B) sepsis
C) respiratory arrest
D) cardiac arrest
What is one way to increase C) charging the defibrillator 15 seconds before a rhythm check
chest compression fraction
during a code?
A) switching the airway
and compressor roles
during CPR
B) starting an IV/IO during
rhythm analysis
C) charging the
defibrillator 15 seconds
before a rhythm check
D) giving epinephrine
during a rhythm analysis
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