PALS Plus
Final Test Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the appropriate compression-to-ventilation ratio for a
single rescuer performing CPR on an infant?
A) 15:1
B) 30:2
C) 5:1
D) 10:2
ANS: B) 30:2
Rationale: For a lone rescuer performing CPR on an infant, the
ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
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,2. What is the first step in managing a child with suspected
respiratory failure?
A) Administer epinephrine
B) Provide supplemental oxygen
C) Begin bag-mask ventilation
D) Perform CPR
ANS: B) Provide supplemental oxygen
Rationale: Supplemental oxygen is crucial for patients in
respiratory failure to improve oxygen saturation before any
invasive interventions.
3. In a child presenting with bradycardia during a code event,
what is the first drug administered through an IV?
A) Amiodarone
B) Epinephrine
C) Atropine
D) Adenosine
ANS: C) Atropine
Rationale: Atropine is administered for bradycardia in pediatric
patients, especially if symptomatic.
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, 4. What is the correct depth of chest compressions for a pediatric
patient?
A) 1 inch
B) 1.5 inches
C) 2 inches
D) 2.4 inches
ANS: C) 2 inches
Rationale: Commencing with compressions of 1/3 the anterior-
posterior diameter of the chest, approximately 2 inches is
recommended for children.
5. When is the use of advanced airway management indicated?
A) For all patients in respiratory arrest
B) Only in cases of cardiac arrest
C) When bag-mask ventilation is ineffective
D) Never for pediatric patients
ANS: C) When bag-mask ventilation is ineffective
Rationale: Advanced airway management is indicated when bag-
mask ventilation fails to provide adequate oxygenation.
6. Which arrhythmia is most likely to respond to electrical
cardioversion?
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Final Test Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the appropriate compression-to-ventilation ratio for a
single rescuer performing CPR on an infant?
A) 15:1
B) 30:2
C) 5:1
D) 10:2
ANS: B) 30:2
Rationale: For a lone rescuer performing CPR on an infant, the
ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
©2025
,2. What is the first step in managing a child with suspected
respiratory failure?
A) Administer epinephrine
B) Provide supplemental oxygen
C) Begin bag-mask ventilation
D) Perform CPR
ANS: B) Provide supplemental oxygen
Rationale: Supplemental oxygen is crucial for patients in
respiratory failure to improve oxygen saturation before any
invasive interventions.
3. In a child presenting with bradycardia during a code event,
what is the first drug administered through an IV?
A) Amiodarone
B) Epinephrine
C) Atropine
D) Adenosine
ANS: C) Atropine
Rationale: Atropine is administered for bradycardia in pediatric
patients, especially if symptomatic.
©2025
, 4. What is the correct depth of chest compressions for a pediatric
patient?
A) 1 inch
B) 1.5 inches
C) 2 inches
D) 2.4 inches
ANS: C) 2 inches
Rationale: Commencing with compressions of 1/3 the anterior-
posterior diameter of the chest, approximately 2 inches is
recommended for children.
5. When is the use of advanced airway management indicated?
A) For all patients in respiratory arrest
B) Only in cases of cardiac arrest
C) When bag-mask ventilation is ineffective
D) Never for pediatric patients
ANS: C) When bag-mask ventilation is ineffective
Rationale: Advanced airway management is indicated when bag-
mask ventilation fails to provide adequate oxygenation.
6. Which arrhythmia is most likely to respond to electrical
cardioversion?
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