PALS Pre-Assessment 5 AHA Success Pack 2026 |
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1. Which statement correctly describes the goal of
O2 administration after return of spontaneous
circulation (ROSC)? Select the correct answer to
this question.
Administer at the lowest concentration
required to maintain O2 saturation of 94%
to 99%
Administer at the lowest concentration
required to maintain O2 saturation of 92%
to 97%
Administer at any concentration required
to maintain O2 saturation of 90% to 100%
Administer at any concentration required
to maintain O2 saturation of 90% to 95%
2. Ensuring an adequate mean arterial pressure
(MAP) post-cardiac arrest is critical to optimizing
, which factor? Select the correct answer to this
question.
Cerebral perfusion
Glucose management
Oxygenation and ventilation
Airway integrity
3. What is a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest
in children and infants related to arrhythmias?
Trauma
Hypothermia
Respiratory failure
Arrhythmias
4. If a patient in asystole does not respond to the
initial dose of epinephrine, what should the team
leader instruct the team to do next?
Increase the rate of CPR without
medication.
, Administer another dose of epinephrine
after 3-5 minutes.
Stop CPR to reassess the patient.
Switch to a different medication
immediately.
5. In a scenario where a pediatric patient has
achieved ROSC but shows signs of neurological
impairment, which neuroprotective strategy
should be prioritized?
Inducing hypothermia
Performing immediate surgery
Administering high doses of adrenaline
Increasing oxygen flow to the patient
6. What is one key finding associated with post-
cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) besides fever,
hyperglycemia, infection, and multiorgan failure?
Hypotension
Arrhythmias
, Dehydration
Ischemia/reperfusion response
7. What is the primary method used to assess the
effectiveness of chest compressions during
cardiac arrest?
Capnography
Pulse oximetry
Blood pressure monitoring
Electrocardiogram
8. In a scenario where a pediatric patient has been
in cardiac arrest for 10 minutes, how would the
PALS team leader manage the chest compression
roles to ensure effective CPR?
The team leader can allow the same
person to continue compressions for the
entire duration.
The team leader should switch
compressors every 5 minutes to reduce
fatigue.
Latest Update | Exam Prep
1. Which statement correctly describes the goal of
O2 administration after return of spontaneous
circulation (ROSC)? Select the correct answer to
this question.
Administer at the lowest concentration
required to maintain O2 saturation of 94%
to 99%
Administer at the lowest concentration
required to maintain O2 saturation of 92%
to 97%
Administer at any concentration required
to maintain O2 saturation of 90% to 100%
Administer at any concentration required
to maintain O2 saturation of 90% to 95%
2. Ensuring an adequate mean arterial pressure
(MAP) post-cardiac arrest is critical to optimizing
, which factor? Select the correct answer to this
question.
Cerebral perfusion
Glucose management
Oxygenation and ventilation
Airway integrity
3. What is a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest
in children and infants related to arrhythmias?
Trauma
Hypothermia
Respiratory failure
Arrhythmias
4. If a patient in asystole does not respond to the
initial dose of epinephrine, what should the team
leader instruct the team to do next?
Increase the rate of CPR without
medication.
, Administer another dose of epinephrine
after 3-5 minutes.
Stop CPR to reassess the patient.
Switch to a different medication
immediately.
5. In a scenario where a pediatric patient has
achieved ROSC but shows signs of neurological
impairment, which neuroprotective strategy
should be prioritized?
Inducing hypothermia
Performing immediate surgery
Administering high doses of adrenaline
Increasing oxygen flow to the patient
6. What is one key finding associated with post-
cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS) besides fever,
hyperglycemia, infection, and multiorgan failure?
Hypotension
Arrhythmias
, Dehydration
Ischemia/reperfusion response
7. What is the primary method used to assess the
effectiveness of chest compressions during
cardiac arrest?
Capnography
Pulse oximetry
Blood pressure monitoring
Electrocardiogram
8. In a scenario where a pediatric patient has been
in cardiac arrest for 10 minutes, how would the
PALS team leader manage the chest compression
roles to ensure effective CPR?
The team leader can allow the same
person to continue compressions for the
entire duration.
The team leader should switch
compressors every 5 minutes to reduce
fatigue.
