PALS (2): Systematic Approach Exam
Questions with correct Answers
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The primary assessment is a __________ evaluation. - ANS-hands-on
Aside from ABCDE, what 2 things are evaluated in the primary assessment? - ANS-1. vital
signs
2. pulse oximetry
A maintainable airway only requires a _________ measure. - ANS-simple
A non-maintainable airway requires an __________ airway. - ANS-advanced
Signs of upper airway obstruction:
-Increased inspiratory effort with __________.
-Abnormal inspiratory sounds such as?
-No airway or breath sounds are present - ANS-retractions
snoring or stridor
Avoid ____________ the head/neck in infants because this may occlude the airway. -
ANS-hyperextending
What is the FBAO relief technique for < 1 year old? - ANS-Repeated 5 back slaps and 5 chest
thrusts
What is the FBAO relief technique for > 1 year old? - ANS-Abdominal thrusts
If an adjunct such as in NPA or OPA is in place, do you still need to maintain a head tilt - chin
lift? - ANS-YES
What pediatric respiratory rates suggest the presence of a serious problem? - ANS-Less than
10 or greater than 60
Be aware that normal sleeping infants may have _________ breathing with pauses lasting up
to? - ANS-irregular
Questions with correct Answers
2025/2026 A+ Graded 100% Verified
The primary assessment is a __________ evaluation. - ANS-hands-on
Aside from ABCDE, what 2 things are evaluated in the primary assessment? - ANS-1. vital
signs
2. pulse oximetry
A maintainable airway only requires a _________ measure. - ANS-simple
A non-maintainable airway requires an __________ airway. - ANS-advanced
Signs of upper airway obstruction:
-Increased inspiratory effort with __________.
-Abnormal inspiratory sounds such as?
-No airway or breath sounds are present - ANS-retractions
snoring or stridor
Avoid ____________ the head/neck in infants because this may occlude the airway. -
ANS-hyperextending
What is the FBAO relief technique for < 1 year old? - ANS-Repeated 5 back slaps and 5 chest
thrusts
What is the FBAO relief technique for > 1 year old? - ANS-Abdominal thrusts
If an adjunct such as in NPA or OPA is in place, do you still need to maintain a head tilt - chin
lift? - ANS-YES
What pediatric respiratory rates suggest the presence of a serious problem? - ANS-Less than
10 or greater than 60
Be aware that normal sleeping infants may have _________ breathing with pauses lasting up
to? - ANS-irregular
