PALS AHA – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exam Questions and Answers 2025–2026 | American Heart Association certification study guide for an A+ grade

PALS AHA questions and answers 2025\2026 A+
Grade


Croup treatment (upper airway)
- correct answer Nebulized epi

Corticosteroids



Anaphylaxis treatment (upper airway)
- correct answer IM epi (auto injector)

Albuterol

Antihistamines

Corticosteroids



Bronchiolitis treatment (lower airway)
- correct answer Nasal suctioning

Bronchodilator trial



Asthma treatment (lower airway)
- correct answer Albuterol +/- ipratropium

Corticosteroids

SC epi

Mg Sulfate

Terbutaline



HR for SVT in:
- correct answer - Infant: 220 bpm+

- Kids: 180+

, Situations that may cause pedi pts go into VTach?
- correct answer - Near drowning

- TCA OD

- Underlying heart disease

- Prolonged QT



Normal HR for newborn to 3 mo:
- correct answer 85-205 bpm



Normal HR for 3 mo to 2 years:
- correct answer 100-190 bpm



Normal HR for 2-10 yo:
- correct answer 60-140 bpm



Normal HR for > 10 yo:
- correct answer 60-100 bpm



Signs of compensated shock
- correct answer a. Tachycardia

b. Increased RR

c. Altered mental status

d. Change in pulses

e. Prolonged capillary refill

f. Skin color changes

g. Skin temperature



Hypovolemic/Distributive Shock-- Fluid Resuscitation
- correct answer 20 ml/kg bolus of NS over 5-20 min

repeat boluses to restore BP/Tissue perfusion