7/1/25, 8:05
PM
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Protocols and
Interventions exam questions and answers with complete
solutions verified
Terms in this set (105)
What is the preferred Epinephrine (epi) delivery by umbilical
method of medication venous catheter over endotracheal
delivery for neonates tube.
during resuscitation?
What is the initial action Assess responsiveness, call for help,
to take when check AED, pulse, and breathing.
assessing a patient in
cardiac arrest?
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What should be done Provide one breath every 3 seconds.
if a patient has a
present pulse but
absent
breathing?
What is the 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
compression- to-
breath ratio for
adults
during CPR?
What is the 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
compression- to-
breath ratio for
infants and children
when there
are two rescuers?
What should be done if Begin CPR immediately.
a pulse is absent for
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PM
10
seconds in a child?
What is the 1/3 depth of the chest, allowing complete
recommended depth of recoil between compressions.
chest
compressions for
infants?
What is the purpose To reduce the risk of airborne
of using a HEPA filter transmission of pathogens.
during
ventilation?
What are the primary Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC),
components of the neurological status, and vital signs.
primary assessment in
PALS?
What is the significance It indicates patchy discoloration due to hypoxemia,
of hypovolemia, or vasoconstriction.
mottling in a patient?
3/29
PM
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Protocols and
Interventions exam questions and answers with complete
solutions verified
Terms in this set (105)
What is the preferred Epinephrine (epi) delivery by umbilical
method of medication venous catheter over endotracheal
delivery for neonates tube.
during resuscitation?
What is the initial action Assess responsiveness, call for help,
to take when check AED, pulse, and breathing.
assessing a patient in
cardiac arrest?
1/29
,7/1/25, 8:05
PM
What should be done Provide one breath every 3 seconds.
if a patient has a
present pulse but
absent
breathing?
What is the 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
compression- to-
breath ratio for
adults
during CPR?
What is the 15 compressions to 2 breaths.
compression- to-
breath ratio for
infants and children
when there
are two rescuers?
What should be done if Begin CPR immediately.
a pulse is absent for
2/29
, 7/1/25, 8:05
PM
10
seconds in a child?
What is the 1/3 depth of the chest, allowing complete
recommended depth of recoil between compressions.
chest
compressions for
infants?
What is the purpose To reduce the risk of airborne
of using a HEPA filter transmission of pathogens.
during
ventilation?
What are the primary Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC),
components of the neurological status, and vital signs.
primary assessment in
PALS?
What is the significance It indicates patchy discoloration due to hypoxemia,
of hypovolemia, or vasoconstriction.
mottling in a patient?
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