PALS PRE COURSE SELF ASSESSMENT 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A
PLUS CLINICAL RESPONSE HANDBOOK
◉ How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse
take?
Answer: No longer than 10 seconds
◉ If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next
action?
Answer: Start chest compressions
◉ What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR
for children and infants?
Answer: 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. Does this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: Yes
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's appearance?
, Answer: Awake
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's work of breathing?
Answer: Increased work of breathing
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is this patient's color?
Answer: Pale
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
Does this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: No
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's appearance?
Answer: Increased interaction
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's work of breathing?
Answer: Normal
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A
PLUS CLINICAL RESPONSE HANDBOOK
◉ How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse
take?
Answer: No longer than 10 seconds
◉ If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next
action?
Answer: Start chest compressions
◉ What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR
for children and infants?
Answer: 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. Does this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: Yes
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's appearance?
, Answer: Awake
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's work of breathing?
Answer: Increased work of breathing
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is this patient's color?
Answer: Pale
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
Does this patient need immediate intervention?
Answer: No
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's appearance?
Answer: Increased interaction
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's work of breathing?
Answer: Normal