PALS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED
When performing CPR on a child you should target a RR of...
1 breath/2-3 seconds (20-30 breaths/min)
Intubation with a __________ ET tube can improve capnography and ventilation
cuffed
can also decrease the need for reintubation, improve successful ventilation and accuracy of cap
can decrease risk of aspiration
early admin of ________ during CPR may increase survival-to-discharge rates
it is reasonable do administer initial dose of __________ to peds pts within 5 minutes after the
start of chest compressions
epinephrine
Diastolic BP to assess CPR quality
when peds pts have continuous invasive arterial pressure monitoring in place at time of arrest
marker of adequate blood flow, if arterial line is in place
Seizures after cardiac arrest
common
many nonconvulsive and can only be detected with EEG
, EEG= good for patients with persistent encephalopathy
Septic shock
adminsiter bolus in 10ml/kg or 20 mL/kg with frequent reassessment
reassess after every bolus for changes/overload
isotonic crystalloids/colloids can be effective as initial fluid
fluid-refractory shock: use either E or NE as initial vasoactive infusion
opioid OD
BLS and IM/IN naloxone
Pediatric Chain of survival: in hospital
1. early recognition/prevention
2. activate emergency response
3. CPR
4. advanced resuscitation
5. Post-cardiac arrest care
6. recovery
Pediatric chain of survival: out of hospital
1. prevention
2. activate emergency response
3. CPR
4. advance resuscitation (EMS)
5. post-cardiac care
6. recovery
Pediatric BLS algorithm
1. scene safe
2. responsiveness, Help!, 911
3. breathing or gasping and pulse (can it be felt within 10 seconds)
- monitor if normal breathing, and pulse
- provide rescue breaths 1 breath/2-3 seconds, assess pulse if no normal breathing or pulse felt
4. HR<60 with signs of poor perfusion?
- start CPR
ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+ GRADED 100%
VERIFIED
When performing CPR on a child you should target a RR of...
1 breath/2-3 seconds (20-30 breaths/min)
Intubation with a __________ ET tube can improve capnography and ventilation
cuffed
can also decrease the need for reintubation, improve successful ventilation and accuracy of cap
can decrease risk of aspiration
early admin of ________ during CPR may increase survival-to-discharge rates
it is reasonable do administer initial dose of __________ to peds pts within 5 minutes after the
start of chest compressions
epinephrine
Diastolic BP to assess CPR quality
when peds pts have continuous invasive arterial pressure monitoring in place at time of arrest
marker of adequate blood flow, if arterial line is in place
Seizures after cardiac arrest
common
many nonconvulsive and can only be detected with EEG
, EEG= good for patients with persistent encephalopathy
Septic shock
adminsiter bolus in 10ml/kg or 20 mL/kg with frequent reassessment
reassess after every bolus for changes/overload
isotonic crystalloids/colloids can be effective as initial fluid
fluid-refractory shock: use either E or NE as initial vasoactive infusion
opioid OD
BLS and IM/IN naloxone
Pediatric Chain of survival: in hospital
1. early recognition/prevention
2. activate emergency response
3. CPR
4. advanced resuscitation
5. Post-cardiac arrest care
6. recovery
Pediatric chain of survival: out of hospital
1. prevention
2. activate emergency response
3. CPR
4. advance resuscitation (EMS)
5. post-cardiac care
6. recovery
Pediatric BLS algorithm
1. scene safe
2. responsiveness, Help!, 911
3. breathing or gasping and pulse (can it be felt within 10 seconds)
- monitor if normal breathing, and pulse
- provide rescue breaths 1 breath/2-3 seconds, assess pulse if no normal breathing or pulse felt
4. HR<60 with signs of poor perfusion?
- start CPR
