AHA PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) EXAM |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT & GRADED A+
(LATEST 2025 UPDATE)
A 6-month-old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the
same time you check
for the infant's pulse. Which is the maximum time you should spend when trying
to simultaneously
check for breathing and palpate the infant's pulse before starting CPR?
A. 10 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 30 seconds
D. 60 seconds -
E. Answer-10 seconds
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The
seizures stopped a few
minutes ago, but the child continues to have slow and irregular respirations.
Which condition is most
consistent with your assessment?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Lower airway obstruction
C. Lung tissue disease
D. Upper airway obstruction -
E. Answer-A. Disordered control of breathing
An 8-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a 2-day history
of lethargy and
polyuria. The child has new-onset rapid, deep, and labored breathing. Which
diagnostic test should
you order
first?
12-lead ECG
Arterial blood gases
Blood glucose
Serum potassium -
Answer-
After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8-year-old boy with a history of seizures is
now unresponsive
to painful stimulation. His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10/min. His oxygen
saturation is 94% on
2.L of nasal cannula oxygen. On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise
and poor air entry
bilaterally.
Which action should you take next?
A. Administer naloxone
B. Perform endotracheal intubation
, C. Apply hyponasal cannula
D. Reposition the patient, and insert an oral airway -
E. Answer-
After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8-year-old boy with a history of seizures is
now unresponsive
to painful stimulation. His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10/min. His oxygen
saturation is 94% on
2.L of nasal cannula oxygen. On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise
and poor air entry
bilaterally.
If the patient continues to deteriorate after your initial intervention, which next
step is most
appropriate? -
Answer-
A 6-year-old child is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse.
One healthcare worker
leaves to activate the emergency response system and get the resuscitation
equipment.
You and
another healthcare provider immediately begin performing CPR. Which
compression-to- ventilation
ratio do you use?
A. 15:1
B. 30:1
C. 15:2
D. 30:2 -
E. Answer-
\n postresuscitation management after cardiac arrest, extra care should be taken
to avoid reperfusion
injury. What should the ideal oxygen saturation range most likely be'?
A. 90% to 98%
B. 94% to 99%
C. 94% to 100%
D. 98% to 100% -
E. Answer-
A3-year-old child is in cardiac arrest, and high-quality CPR is in progress. You are the
team leader.
The first rhythm check reveals the rhythm shown here.
Defibrillation is attempted with a shock dose of 2 J/kg. After administration of the
shock, what should
you say to your team members?
A. "Check for a pulse."
B. "Give epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg."
C. "Let's check the rhythm."
D. "Resume compressions." -
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | 100% CORRECT & GRADED A+
(LATEST 2025 UPDATE)
A 6-month-old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the
same time you check
for the infant's pulse. Which is the maximum time you should spend when trying
to simultaneously
check for breathing and palpate the infant's pulse before starting CPR?
A. 10 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 30 seconds
D. 60 seconds -
E. Answer-10 seconds
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The
seizures stopped a few
minutes ago, but the child continues to have slow and irregular respirations.
Which condition is most
consistent with your assessment?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Lower airway obstruction
C. Lung tissue disease
D. Upper airway obstruction -
E. Answer-A. Disordered control of breathing
An 8-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with a 2-day history
of lethargy and
polyuria. The child has new-onset rapid, deep, and labored breathing. Which
diagnostic test should
you order
first?
12-lead ECG
Arterial blood gases
Blood glucose
Serum potassium -
Answer-
After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8-year-old boy with a history of seizures is
now unresponsive
to painful stimulation. His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10/min. His oxygen
saturation is 94% on
2.L of nasal cannula oxygen. On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise
and poor air entry
bilaterally.
Which action should you take next?
A. Administer naloxone
B. Perform endotracheal intubation
, C. Apply hyponasal cannula
D. Reposition the patient, and insert an oral airway -
E. Answer-
After rectal administration of diazepam, an 8-year-old boy with a history of seizures is
now unresponsive
to painful stimulation. His respirations are shallow, at a rate of 10/min. His oxygen
saturation is 94% on
2.L of nasal cannula oxygen. On examination, the child is snoring with poor chest rise
and poor air entry
bilaterally.
If the patient continues to deteriorate after your initial intervention, which next
step is most
appropriate? -
Answer-
A 6-year-old child is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse.
One healthcare worker
leaves to activate the emergency response system and get the resuscitation
equipment.
You and
another healthcare provider immediately begin performing CPR. Which
compression-to- ventilation
ratio do you use?
A. 15:1
B. 30:1
C. 15:2
D. 30:2 -
E. Answer-
\n postresuscitation management after cardiac arrest, extra care should be taken
to avoid reperfusion
injury. What should the ideal oxygen saturation range most likely be'?
A. 90% to 98%
B. 94% to 99%
C. 94% to 100%
D. 98% to 100% -
E. Answer-
A3-year-old child is in cardiac arrest, and high-quality CPR is in progress. You are the
team leader.
The first rhythm check reveals the rhythm shown here.
Defibrillation is attempted with a shock dose of 2 J/kg. After administration of the
shock, what should
you say to your team members?
A. "Check for a pulse."
B. "Give epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg."
C. "Let's check the rhythm."
D. "Resume compressions." -
