PALS Exam Questions & Answers ( Correct 100%)

What is nystagmus? - ANSWER-involuntary eye movement What does PERRLA stand for when assessing for visual reflexes? - ANSWER-Pupils Equal, Round, and Reactive to Lightand Accommodation What type of light will be observing in patients to assess PERRLA? - ANSWER-Direct, consensual, accommodation What sinuses do we palpate when assessing a patient? - ANSWER-maxillary and frontal What is mydriasis? - ANSWER-excessive pupil dilation T/F. Reducing sodium intake can provide reduction in blood pressure. - ANSWER-True T/F. Diastolic blood pressure represents the maximum pressure that is felt on the arteries during left ventricular contraction (or systole), and it is regulated by the stroke volume (i.e.,the volume of blood ejected with each heartbeat). - ANSWER-true What is the correct name for blood pressure cuff? - ANSWER-Sphygmomanometer What is the normal systolic BP for an adult? - ANSWER-<120 Normal diastolic BP for an adult - ANSWER-<80 What is the normal heart rate for an adult? - ANSWER-60-100 bpm Which of the following pulses is used for blood pressure of the arm? - ANSWER-BRACHIAL Which of the following is the most commonly used pulse to measure heart rate? - ANSWER-RADIAL What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult? - ANSWER-12-20 rpm How can you evaluate a patients respiratory rate? - ANSWER-Looking at rise and fall of chest