PALS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED
The first rescuer at the scene should do what? - ANS--verify scene safety
-check for responsiveness
-shout for help- activate EMS
-assess the infant of child for normal breathing and pulse
take no more than _____ seconds to check for breathing and pulse - ANS-10
The appropriate rate for compressions for children is 100 to 120. What is the correct depth for
children? - ANS-approximately 2 inches (one third AP diameter)
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action? - ANS-start chest
compressions
What should you do to check for breathing? - ANS-Look for chest rise and fall
What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or more rescuers
present? - ANS-2 thumb-encircling hands technique
Evaluate components - ANS-primary assessment
secondary assessment
diagnostic assessment
Primary Assessment - ANS-a rapid hands on ABCDE approach to evaluate respiratory, cardiac,
and neurologic function, includes assessment of vital signs and pulse oximetry
secondary assessment - ANS-a focused medical history and a focused physical exam
diagnostic assessments - ANS-lab, radiographic, and other advanced tests that help identify
the child's
What does PAT stand for? - ANS-Pediatric Assessment Triangle
ABC's of Pediatric assessment triangle - ANS-A- appearance
,TICLS(tone, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze, speech/cry)
B- breathing
C- circulation (color_
In the primary assessment, how should you open the airway of a child who is not suspected of
having a cervical spine injury - ANS-with a head tilt chin lift
How is the airway assessed? - ANS-Determining if the airway is open/patent
What is a characteristic of normal chest rise? - ANS-symmetrical during inspiration
Stridor sound - ANS-coarse, usually higher pitched breathing sound typically heard on
inspiration, though you may hear it during both inspiration and expiration
it is a sign of upper airway obstruction and may indicate that the obstruction is critical and
requires immediate intervention
Snoring and gurgling are a result of ______ airway obstruction - ANS-upper
conditions that _______ air resistance lead to increased respiratory _______ - ANS-increase
effort
AVPU pediatric response scale - ANS-Alert (awake, active), Voice (Childs responce to voice)
Painful (response to pain) Unresponsive
When is the Pediatric assessment triangle performed to make an initial assessment? -
ANS-During the "from the doorway" observation
What does SAMPLE stand for? in secondary assessment - ANS-Signs and symptoms,
allergies, medications, past medical history, last meal, events lead to current state.
What should you look for when exposing the child? - ANS-bruising, bleeding, purpura
Different diagnostic assessments - ANS-ABG
VBG
capillary blood gas
hemoglobin concentration
central venous O2 saturation
arterial lactate
central venous pressure monitoring
invasive arterial pressure monitoring
, CXR
ECG
Echo
ultrasound
peak expiratory flow rate
Which component of SAMPLE assesses immunization status? - ANS-past medical history
key components of high performance teams - ANS-Timing
Quality
Coordination
Administration
The evaluate-identify-intervene sequence should be continued until________ - ANS-the child is
stable
Hypotension for children 1 to 10 years of age - ANS-70 mm Hg + (2 x age in years)
Team Leader roles - ANS--Organizes the group
-monitors individual performance of team members
-backs up team members
-models excellent team behavior
-trains and coaches
-facilitates understanding
-focuses on comprehensive patient care
-temporarily designates another team member to take over as team leader if an advanced
procedure is needed to be performed
Team member roles - ANS--proficient in performing the skills in their scope of practice
-clear about role assignments
-prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities
-well-practiced in resuscitation skills
-knowledgeable about the algorithms
-committed to success
Automated blood pressure cuffs may provide _______ readings when the child is in shock -
ANS-inaccurately high
CPR coach responsibilities - ANS--Coordinate the start of CPR
-coach to improve the quality of chest compressions
-State the midrange targets
-coach to the midrange targets
-help minimize the length of pauses in compressions
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED
The first rescuer at the scene should do what? - ANS--verify scene safety
-check for responsiveness
-shout for help- activate EMS
-assess the infant of child for normal breathing and pulse
take no more than _____ seconds to check for breathing and pulse - ANS-10
The appropriate rate for compressions for children is 100 to 120. What is the correct depth for
children? - ANS-approximately 2 inches (one third AP diameter)
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action? - ANS-start chest
compressions
What should you do to check for breathing? - ANS-Look for chest rise and fall
What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or more rescuers
present? - ANS-2 thumb-encircling hands technique
Evaluate components - ANS-primary assessment
secondary assessment
diagnostic assessment
Primary Assessment - ANS-a rapid hands on ABCDE approach to evaluate respiratory, cardiac,
and neurologic function, includes assessment of vital signs and pulse oximetry
secondary assessment - ANS-a focused medical history and a focused physical exam
diagnostic assessments - ANS-lab, radiographic, and other advanced tests that help identify
the child's
What does PAT stand for? - ANS-Pediatric Assessment Triangle
ABC's of Pediatric assessment triangle - ANS-A- appearance
,TICLS(tone, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze, speech/cry)
B- breathing
C- circulation (color_
In the primary assessment, how should you open the airway of a child who is not suspected of
having a cervical spine injury - ANS-with a head tilt chin lift
How is the airway assessed? - ANS-Determining if the airway is open/patent
What is a characteristic of normal chest rise? - ANS-symmetrical during inspiration
Stridor sound - ANS-coarse, usually higher pitched breathing sound typically heard on
inspiration, though you may hear it during both inspiration and expiration
it is a sign of upper airway obstruction and may indicate that the obstruction is critical and
requires immediate intervention
Snoring and gurgling are a result of ______ airway obstruction - ANS-upper
conditions that _______ air resistance lead to increased respiratory _______ - ANS-increase
effort
AVPU pediatric response scale - ANS-Alert (awake, active), Voice (Childs responce to voice)
Painful (response to pain) Unresponsive
When is the Pediatric assessment triangle performed to make an initial assessment? -
ANS-During the "from the doorway" observation
What does SAMPLE stand for? in secondary assessment - ANS-Signs and symptoms,
allergies, medications, past medical history, last meal, events lead to current state.
What should you look for when exposing the child? - ANS-bruising, bleeding, purpura
Different diagnostic assessments - ANS-ABG
VBG
capillary blood gas
hemoglobin concentration
central venous O2 saturation
arterial lactate
central venous pressure monitoring
invasive arterial pressure monitoring
, CXR
ECG
Echo
ultrasound
peak expiratory flow rate
Which component of SAMPLE assesses immunization status? - ANS-past medical history
key components of high performance teams - ANS-Timing
Quality
Coordination
Administration
The evaluate-identify-intervene sequence should be continued until________ - ANS-the child is
stable
Hypotension for children 1 to 10 years of age - ANS-70 mm Hg + (2 x age in years)
Team Leader roles - ANS--Organizes the group
-monitors individual performance of team members
-backs up team members
-models excellent team behavior
-trains and coaches
-facilitates understanding
-focuses on comprehensive patient care
-temporarily designates another team member to take over as team leader if an advanced
procedure is needed to be performed
Team member roles - ANS--proficient in performing the skills in their scope of practice
-clear about role assignments
-prepared to fulfill their role responsibilities
-well-practiced in resuscitation skills
-knowledgeable about the algorithms
-committed to success
Automated blood pressure cuffs may provide _______ readings when the child is in shock -
ANS-inaccurately high
CPR coach responsibilities - ANS--Coordinate the start of CPR
-coach to improve the quality of chest compressions
-State the midrange targets
-coach to the midrange targets
-help minimize the length of pauses in compressions
