PALS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED
White electrode placement w. 3-electrode monitoring system - ANS-Under right clavicle at
midclavicular line
During rapid assessment, HCP notes pt appears unresponsive, next action - ANS-Check
responsiveness using shout-tap-shout
During CPR, pedi pt successfully intubated w. ET tube. Rate to deliver ventilations - ANS-1
ventilation q6-8s
Pedi AED pads Criteria - ANS-Children under 8yo OR weighing less than 55 lbs (25 kg)
Effective, high-performance PALS team - ANS-Practice mock codes together regularly - Holds
debriefing session after each resuscitation
During resuscitation, the leader instructs members to prepare IV Epi. Members prepare med &
approaches to admin. For closed-loop communication, best action by leader prior to admin of
med - ANS-Ask for feedback to ensure medication member received message
During single-provider CPR for infant, hands should be positioned - ANS-2 Finger technique
Performing CPR on 7mo, leader reminds compressor to maintain proper compression depth
which is - ANS-1.5" deep
Acronym used by HCP when completing PALS primary assessment on pedi pt - ANS-ABCDE
2 HCP are performing CPR on child. HCP correctly deliver compressions & ventilations at -
ANS-15:2 rate
During rapid assessment on child, nurse notes skin mottling & life-threatening bleeding. 1st
action - ANS-Attempt to stop the bleed
Pedi nurse preparing to deliver compressions to child in cardiac arrest. Nurse's hand location -
ANS-Centered on lower ½ of sternum
, HCP using BVM for ventilations during CPR, ensuring each ventilation - ANS-Lasts ~1s &
delivers appropriate volume for chest to rise
Pedi team is performing ACLS for pt in cardiac arrest. During resuscitation, leader notes
changes in ECG rhythm & appearance. After quickly evaluating these findings, leader
determines new course of action. Leader is demonstrating - ANS-Critical thinking
Based on visual survey, pt appears unresponsive. Immediate next action - ANS-Check for
responsiveness w. shout-tap-shout sequence
Delivering ventilations w. BVM to 4yo. High-quality CPR - ANS-Ensure chest begins to rise -
Depress bag about ½ to deliver appropriate volume - Deliver smooth/effortless ventilations that
last ~1s
Preferred site for IO placement in children/infants - ANS-Anterior-proximal tibia, provides flat
surface w. relatively thin outer layer of bone, large marrow cavity, easily identifiable landmarks
for placement - Other sites are proximal humerus, distal tibia, distal femur
Airway adjunct device most appropriate as initial intervention for semi-conscious pt requiring
support of airway patency - ANS-NPA
To verify correct ET placement in pt successfully intubated - ANS-Observe for bilateral chest
rise - Auscultate both lungs & over epigastrium - Use capnography or airway placement
confirmation device
Assessments Made During PAT - ANS-Pt diaphoretic - Pt has audible wheezing - Pt exhibiting
increased work of breathing
Area used for proper landmarking when placing precordial electrodes for 12-lead ECG -
ANS-Angle of Louis (sternal angle)
HCP tx child w. moderate asthma exacerbation. Med HCP anticipates being included in initial
care - ANS-Nebulized Albuterol
Child being treated for mild croup in urgent care given supplemental O2. Additional med HCP
considers giving - ANS-Corticosteroids
HCP suspects impending resp failure in recently admitted child d/t findings observed - ANS-RR
change from 25 to 11 breaths/min
Pedi pt presents w. tachypnea, irritability, wheezing & pallor. Assessment findings most likely
indicate - ANS-Respiratory Distress
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 A+
GRADED 100% VERIFIED
White electrode placement w. 3-electrode monitoring system - ANS-Under right clavicle at
midclavicular line
During rapid assessment, HCP notes pt appears unresponsive, next action - ANS-Check
responsiveness using shout-tap-shout
During CPR, pedi pt successfully intubated w. ET tube. Rate to deliver ventilations - ANS-1
ventilation q6-8s
Pedi AED pads Criteria - ANS-Children under 8yo OR weighing less than 55 lbs (25 kg)
Effective, high-performance PALS team - ANS-Practice mock codes together regularly - Holds
debriefing session after each resuscitation
During resuscitation, the leader instructs members to prepare IV Epi. Members prepare med &
approaches to admin. For closed-loop communication, best action by leader prior to admin of
med - ANS-Ask for feedback to ensure medication member received message
During single-provider CPR for infant, hands should be positioned - ANS-2 Finger technique
Performing CPR on 7mo, leader reminds compressor to maintain proper compression depth
which is - ANS-1.5" deep
Acronym used by HCP when completing PALS primary assessment on pedi pt - ANS-ABCDE
2 HCP are performing CPR on child. HCP correctly deliver compressions & ventilations at -
ANS-15:2 rate
During rapid assessment on child, nurse notes skin mottling & life-threatening bleeding. 1st
action - ANS-Attempt to stop the bleed
Pedi nurse preparing to deliver compressions to child in cardiac arrest. Nurse's hand location -
ANS-Centered on lower ½ of sternum
, HCP using BVM for ventilations during CPR, ensuring each ventilation - ANS-Lasts ~1s &
delivers appropriate volume for chest to rise
Pedi team is performing ACLS for pt in cardiac arrest. During resuscitation, leader notes
changes in ECG rhythm & appearance. After quickly evaluating these findings, leader
determines new course of action. Leader is demonstrating - ANS-Critical thinking
Based on visual survey, pt appears unresponsive. Immediate next action - ANS-Check for
responsiveness w. shout-tap-shout sequence
Delivering ventilations w. BVM to 4yo. High-quality CPR - ANS-Ensure chest begins to rise -
Depress bag about ½ to deliver appropriate volume - Deliver smooth/effortless ventilations that
last ~1s
Preferred site for IO placement in children/infants - ANS-Anterior-proximal tibia, provides flat
surface w. relatively thin outer layer of bone, large marrow cavity, easily identifiable landmarks
for placement - Other sites are proximal humerus, distal tibia, distal femur
Airway adjunct device most appropriate as initial intervention for semi-conscious pt requiring
support of airway patency - ANS-NPA
To verify correct ET placement in pt successfully intubated - ANS-Observe for bilateral chest
rise - Auscultate both lungs & over epigastrium - Use capnography or airway placement
confirmation device
Assessments Made During PAT - ANS-Pt diaphoretic - Pt has audible wheezing - Pt exhibiting
increased work of breathing
Area used for proper landmarking when placing precordial electrodes for 12-lead ECG -
ANS-Angle of Louis (sternal angle)
HCP tx child w. moderate asthma exacerbation. Med HCP anticipates being included in initial
care - ANS-Nebulized Albuterol
Child being treated for mild croup in urgent care given supplemental O2. Additional med HCP
considers giving - ANS-Corticosteroids
HCP suspects impending resp failure in recently admitted child d/t findings observed - ANS-RR
change from 25 to 11 breaths/min
Pedi pt presents w. tachypnea, irritability, wheezing & pallor. Assessment findings most likely
indicate - ANS-Respiratory Distress
