PALS PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

PALS PRACTICE SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

>> Pediatric Vital Signs
Answer: Age-specific normals


>> Heart Rate Infant
Answer: 100–160


>> Heart Rate Child
Answer: 70–120


>> Respiratory Rate Infant
Answer: 30–60


>> Respiratory Rate Child
Answer: 20–30


>> Systolic BP Infant
Answer: 70–90


>> Systolic BP Child
Answer: 80–110


>> Fever
Answer: >38°C (100.4°F)

, >> Hypothermia
Answer: <35°C


>> Shock Recognition
Answer: Altered mental status, tachycardia, poor perfusion


>> Compensated Shock
Answer: Normal BP, tachycardia


>> Hypotensive Shock
Answer: Low BP, poor perfusion


>> Fluid Bolus
Answer: 20 mL/kg, reassess


>> Vasoactive Drugs
Answer: Epinephrine, dopamine, norepinephrine


>> Inotropic Support
Answer: Dobutamine, milrinone


>> Arrhythmia Management
Answer: Adenosine for SVT


>> Synchronized Cardioversion
Answer: 0.5–1 J/kg


>> Defibrillation
Answer: 2 J/kg first, 4 J/kg subsequent