AHA PALS EXAM 2024-
2025 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
ALREADY GRADED A+||
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[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Certainly! Here are the questions numbered along with their answers:
1. **A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color.
The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min,
with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of
165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of
93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best
interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry?**
**Answer:** A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
2. **A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treated with
chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min,
respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less
than 2 seconds. What is the child's most likely condition?**
**Answer:** A. Septic shock
3. **A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding. Blood
pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood pressure?**
**Answer:** A. Hypotensive
4. **During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at
0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team member do?**
**Answer:** C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
5. **Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?**
**Answer:** A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
6. **Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged expiratory phase and
wheezing?**
**Answer:** C. Lower airway obstruction
2025 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |
ALREADY GRADED A+||
NEWEST VERSION
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Certainly! Here are the questions numbered along with their answers:
1. **A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color.
The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min,
with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of
165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of
93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best
interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry?**
**Answer:** A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
2. **A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treated with
chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min,
respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less
than 2 seconds. What is the child's most likely condition?**
**Answer:** A. Septic shock
3. **A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding. Blood
pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood pressure?**
**Answer:** A. Hypotensive
4. **During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at
0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team member do?**
**Answer:** C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
5. **Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?**
**Answer:** A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
6. **Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged expiratory phase and
wheezing?**
**Answer:** C. Lower airway obstruction
