PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 Edition.
Terms in this set (59)
The PALS systemic approach 1. Consciousness
algorithm begins with the 2. Breathing
initial impression. This is an 3. Color
assessment of which 3
characteristics?
The right branch of the systemic Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
approach algorithm focuses on
what sequence to prevent
cardiopulmonary arrest?
1. Primary
The evaluate portion of the
2. Secondary
sequence consists of three
3. Diagnostic
assessment tools:
A
B
What is included in the primary C
assessment of a patient? D
E
Vitals
What is included in the Focused history and a focused physical exam
secondary assessment of a
patient?
,The initial impression of the 1, 2, 4
PALS systematic approach
algorithm includes which of the
following characteristics?
(Choose all correct answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
5. Pain
The second box of the PALS unresponsive
systematic approach algorithm
contains a question. (Fill in the
blank to complete the question.)
Is the child___ or is immediate
intervention needed?
In the PALS systematic approach 3.
algorithm, if the child is
determined to be unresponsive
or immediate intervention is
needed what will be your next
step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve
mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse
After the emergency response is 4.
activated, the next intervention
is to________________ _.
1. Lightly shake the child's
shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse
After it is determined that the 2.
child has no pulse, what should
be done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
, 3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV
A child is unresponsive and is 4.
not breathing. You have
activated the emergency
response system and your pulse
check reveals that the child has a
pulse. What should you do
now?
1. Perform a brief head to toe
assessment.
2. Place the child in the recovery
position.
3. Give epinephrine 1mg IV push
4. Open the airway and provide
ventilations and oxygen.
DETAILED ANSWERS 2025 Edition.
Terms in this set (59)
The PALS systemic approach 1. Consciousness
algorithm begins with the 2. Breathing
initial impression. This is an 3. Color
assessment of which 3
characteristics?
The right branch of the systemic Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
approach algorithm focuses on
what sequence to prevent
cardiopulmonary arrest?
1. Primary
The evaluate portion of the
2. Secondary
sequence consists of three
3. Diagnostic
assessment tools:
A
B
What is included in the primary C
assessment of a patient? D
E
Vitals
What is included in the Focused history and a focused physical exam
secondary assessment of a
patient?
,The initial impression of the 1, 2, 4
PALS systematic approach
algorithm includes which of the
following characteristics?
(Choose all correct answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
5. Pain
The second box of the PALS unresponsive
systematic approach algorithm
contains a question. (Fill in the
blank to complete the question.)
Is the child___ or is immediate
intervention needed?
In the PALS systematic approach 3.
algorithm, if the child is
determined to be unresponsive
or immediate intervention is
needed what will be your next
step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve
mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse
After the emergency response is 4.
activated, the next intervention
is to________________ _.
1. Lightly shake the child's
shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse
After it is determined that the 2.
child has no pulse, what should
be done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
, 3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV
A child is unresponsive and is 4.
not breathing. You have
activated the emergency
response system and your pulse
check reveals that the child has a
pulse. What should you do
now?
1. Perform a brief head to toe
assessment.
2. Place the child in the recovery
position.
3. Give epinephrine 1mg IV push
4. Open the airway and provide
ventilations and oxygen.
