PALS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ You respond to an infant who is unresponsive, in not breathing,
and doe not have a pulse. You shout for nearby help, but no one
arrives. What action should you take next?
A Begin CPR for 2 mins before leaving to activate the emergency
response system.
B. Begin CPR for 1 minute before leaving to activate the
emergency response system
C. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 10
minutes
D. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 5
minutes
Answer: A Begin CPR for 2 mins before leaving to activate the
emergency response system.
◉ What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1
rescuer infant CPR
A. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
B. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
, Answer: A. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
◉ A 3 year old boy is brought to the ED by his mother. His is
lethargic, with retractions and nasal flaring. He has a respiratory
rate of 70/min, with warm extremities and brisk cap refill. To
which immediate life treating condition could this Childs
condition most likely progress if left untreated?
A. Cardiogenic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Respiratory distress
D. Respiratory failure
Answer: D. Respiratory failure
◉ You are evaluating a 10 year old child who is febrile and
tachycardia. The Childs cap refill times 5 seconds. which
parameter will determine if the child is in compensated shock?
A. Blood pressure
B. Chest movement
C. Respiratory effort
D. Respiratory rate
Answer: A. Blood pressure
WITH SOLVED QUESTIONS
◉ You respond to an infant who is unresponsive, in not breathing,
and doe not have a pulse. You shout for nearby help, but no one
arrives. What action should you take next?
A Begin CPR for 2 mins before leaving to activate the emergency
response system.
B. Begin CPR for 1 minute before leaving to activate the
emergency response system
C. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 10
minutes
D. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 5
minutes
Answer: A Begin CPR for 2 mins before leaving to activate the
emergency response system.
◉ What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1
rescuer infant CPR
A. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
B. Give 5 compressions to 1 breath
C. Give 20 compressions to 2 breaths
D. Give 15 compressions to 2 breaths
, Answer: A. Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
◉ A 3 year old boy is brought to the ED by his mother. His is
lethargic, with retractions and nasal flaring. He has a respiratory
rate of 70/min, with warm extremities and brisk cap refill. To
which immediate life treating condition could this Childs
condition most likely progress if left untreated?
A. Cardiogenic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Respiratory distress
D. Respiratory failure
Answer: D. Respiratory failure
◉ You are evaluating a 10 year old child who is febrile and
tachycardia. The Childs cap refill times 5 seconds. which
parameter will determine if the child is in compensated shock?
A. Blood pressure
B. Chest movement
C. Respiratory effort
D. Respiratory rate
Answer: A. Blood pressure
