PALS RED CROSS FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS9
A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory
distress. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxygen. Which
additional intervention is a critical component of airway management for this patient? -
ANSWERS-Airway clearance (e.g., suctioning)
A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG
waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of
arrhythmia? - ANSWERS-Supraventricular tachycardia
A child in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation but is exhibiting signs of
post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). The PALS resuscitation team determines that the child is
experiencing a systemic response to ischemia/reperfusion. The team bases this determination
on which finding(s)? - ANSWERS-Hypotension, fever, hyperglycemia
An 11-year-old soccer player is brought to the emergency department. After a quick
assessment, the team realizes this patient is experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation. Which
medication would the team administer immediately? - ANSWERS-Albuterol with or without
ipratropium bromide
After ROSC, a child is experiencing post-cardiac arrest hypoperfusion. The PALS resuscitation
team would administer which element to restore intravascular volume and optimize preload? -
ANSWERS-Isotonic fluid boluses
A 2-year-old child of unknown weight arrives at the emergency department in cardiac arrest.
When preparing to administer medications, which action would be appropriate for the team to
take? - ANSWERS-Estimate weight using a length-based resuscitation tape.
, A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by the parents. Assessment reveals
that the child has only gasping respirations and the pulse rate is 65 beats per minute. Which
action would the provider initiate first? - ANSWERS-Deliver 1 BVM ventilation every 2 to 3
seconds.
The PALS team leader is conducting a debriefing session with the team. Which topic(s) would
the team leader most likely address during the session? - ANSWERS-Discussion of the pros and
cons of the interventions
Evaluation of the objective data gathered during the event, Summary of the event, including
what actions were taken, Identification of ways to improve
The PALS resuscitation team notes the following ECG waveform and the child does not have a
pulse. The team prepares to intervene to address which arrhythmia? - ANSWERS-Torsades de
pointes
What is the correct IV/IO dose of epinephrine for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest? -
ANSWERS-0.01 mg/kg every 3 to 5 min (max single dose 1 mg)
Assessment of a 3-month-old infant admitted with respiratory distress reveals fever, grunting
and a wet, "junky" cough. The infant's parents said the child had a recent respiratory infection
with a fever. A rapid respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) test is positive. Which condition would the
provider most likely suspect as the cause? - ANSWERS-Bronchiolitis
A child is experiencing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) with adequate perfusion and is to
receive treatment. Which initial treatment would the provider administer? - ANSWERS-Vagal
maneuvers
A healthcare provider notices petechiae on the arms and legs while performing a rapid skin
assessment of a child with a high fever and respiratory distress. Based on this assessment,
which condition should the provider consider? - ANSWERS-Life-threatening systemic infection
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS9
A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing respiratory
distress. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental oxygen. Which
additional intervention is a critical component of airway management for this patient? -
ANSWERS-Airway clearance (e.g., suctioning)
A child being cared for in the pediatric telemetry unit suddenly displays the following ECG
waveform. The provider prepares to intervene because the child is demonstrating which type of
arrhythmia? - ANSWERS-Supraventricular tachycardia
A child in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation but is exhibiting signs of
post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). The PALS resuscitation team determines that the child is
experiencing a systemic response to ischemia/reperfusion. The team bases this determination
on which finding(s)? - ANSWERS-Hypotension, fever, hyperglycemia
An 11-year-old soccer player is brought to the emergency department. After a quick
assessment, the team realizes this patient is experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation. Which
medication would the team administer immediately? - ANSWERS-Albuterol with or without
ipratropium bromide
After ROSC, a child is experiencing post-cardiac arrest hypoperfusion. The PALS resuscitation
team would administer which element to restore intravascular volume and optimize preload? -
ANSWERS-Isotonic fluid boluses
A 2-year-old child of unknown weight arrives at the emergency department in cardiac arrest.
When preparing to administer medications, which action would be appropriate for the team to
take? - ANSWERS-Estimate weight using a length-based resuscitation tape.
, A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by the parents. Assessment reveals
that the child has only gasping respirations and the pulse rate is 65 beats per minute. Which
action would the provider initiate first? - ANSWERS-Deliver 1 BVM ventilation every 2 to 3
seconds.
The PALS team leader is conducting a debriefing session with the team. Which topic(s) would
the team leader most likely address during the session? - ANSWERS-Discussion of the pros and
cons of the interventions
Evaluation of the objective data gathered during the event, Summary of the event, including
what actions were taken, Identification of ways to improve
The PALS resuscitation team notes the following ECG waveform and the child does not have a
pulse. The team prepares to intervene to address which arrhythmia? - ANSWERS-Torsades de
pointes
What is the correct IV/IO dose of epinephrine for a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest? -
ANSWERS-0.01 mg/kg every 3 to 5 min (max single dose 1 mg)
Assessment of a 3-month-old infant admitted with respiratory distress reveals fever, grunting
and a wet, "junky" cough. The infant's parents said the child had a recent respiratory infection
with a fever. A rapid respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) test is positive. Which condition would the
provider most likely suspect as the cause? - ANSWERS-Bronchiolitis
A child is experiencing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) with adequate perfusion and is to
receive treatment. Which initial treatment would the provider administer? - ANSWERS-Vagal
maneuvers
A healthcare provider notices petechiae on the arms and legs while performing a rapid skin
assessment of a child with a high fever and respiratory distress. Based on this assessment,
which condition should the provider consider? - ANSWERS-Life-threatening systemic infection
