PALS Test Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the first step in assessing a child who is unresponsive and not breathing?
✔✔ The first step is to check for responsiveness by gently shaking the child and calling their
name, followed by assessing the airway and breathing to determine if immediate resuscitation is
needed.
How should a healthcare provider determine the correct depth of chest compressions for a child?
✔✔ The depth of chest compressions should be approximately one-third of the chest's anterior-
posterior diameter, or about 1.5 inches (4 cm) for infants and 2 inches (5 cm) for children,
ensuring adequate circulation during compressions.
What is the primary action for managing a child with severe asthma exacerbation?
✔✔ The primary action is to administer bronchodilators using a nebulizer or metered-dose
inhaler and provide supplemental oxygen, while closely monitoring the child’s respiratory status
and response to treatment.
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,How should a provider address a child experiencing a seizure during an emergency?
✔✔ The provider should ensure the child’s safety by protecting them from injury, maintaining
airway patency, and monitoring the duration of the seizure, followed by administering
appropriate medications if the seizure is prolonged or recurrent.
What immediate intervention is recommended for a child showing signs of anaphylaxis?
✔✔ Immediate intervention includes administering epinephrine, ensuring airway management,
providing supplemental oxygen, and monitoring the child’s response while preparing for possible
additional treatments.
How should a healthcare provider handle a child with suspected dehydration and shock?
✔✔ The provider should initiate rapid fluid resuscitation with intravenous fluids, assess the
child’s response to fluid therapy, and identify and treat the underlying cause of dehydration and
shock.
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, What are the key components of a thorough assessment when a child presents with altered
mental status?
✔✔ Key components include evaluating the child’s level of consciousness, checking vital signs,
assessing for signs of trauma or infection, and determining any recent changes in behavior or
medical history.
What is the correct approach for administering medications during a pediatric emergency?
✔✔ The approach involves calculating the correct dosage based on the child’s weight,
administering the medication via the appropriate route, and monitoring for efficacy and potential
side effects.
How should a healthcare provider manage a child with suspected respiratory distress and
wheezing?
✔✔ The provider should assess the severity of respiratory distress, administer bronchodilators,
provide supplemental oxygen, and consider corticosteroids if needed, while monitoring the
child’s response to treatment.
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Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+
What is the first step in assessing a child who is unresponsive and not breathing?
✔✔ The first step is to check for responsiveness by gently shaking the child and calling their
name, followed by assessing the airway and breathing to determine if immediate resuscitation is
needed.
How should a healthcare provider determine the correct depth of chest compressions for a child?
✔✔ The depth of chest compressions should be approximately one-third of the chest's anterior-
posterior diameter, or about 1.5 inches (4 cm) for infants and 2 inches (5 cm) for children,
ensuring adequate circulation during compressions.
What is the primary action for managing a child with severe asthma exacerbation?
✔✔ The primary action is to administer bronchodilators using a nebulizer or metered-dose
inhaler and provide supplemental oxygen, while closely monitoring the child’s respiratory status
and response to treatment.
1
,How should a provider address a child experiencing a seizure during an emergency?
✔✔ The provider should ensure the child’s safety by protecting them from injury, maintaining
airway patency, and monitoring the duration of the seizure, followed by administering
appropriate medications if the seizure is prolonged or recurrent.
What immediate intervention is recommended for a child showing signs of anaphylaxis?
✔✔ Immediate intervention includes administering epinephrine, ensuring airway management,
providing supplemental oxygen, and monitoring the child’s response while preparing for possible
additional treatments.
How should a healthcare provider handle a child with suspected dehydration and shock?
✔✔ The provider should initiate rapid fluid resuscitation with intravenous fluids, assess the
child’s response to fluid therapy, and identify and treat the underlying cause of dehydration and
shock.
2
, What are the key components of a thorough assessment when a child presents with altered
mental status?
✔✔ Key components include evaluating the child’s level of consciousness, checking vital signs,
assessing for signs of trauma or infection, and determining any recent changes in behavior or
medical history.
What is the correct approach for administering medications during a pediatric emergency?
✔✔ The approach involves calculating the correct dosage based on the child’s weight,
administering the medication via the appropriate route, and monitoring for efficacy and potential
side effects.
How should a healthcare provider manage a child with suspected respiratory distress and
wheezing?
✔✔ The provider should assess the severity of respiratory distress, administer bronchodilators,
provide supplemental oxygen, and consider corticosteroids if needed, while monitoring the
child’s response to treatment.
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