AHA PALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of
breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the
airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard
on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate
of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95%
and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of
the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation
of 95% by pulse oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated B. Reliable;
supplementary oxygen should be administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered -
CORRECT ANSWER-Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
administered
,2. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged
expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower airway
obstruction
3. A 5-year-old child has had severe respiratory distress for 2 days.
During assessment the child's heart rate decreases from 140/min to
90/min, and the child's respiratory rate decreases from 66/min to
8/min. Which of the following is the next appropriate intervention?
A. Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min
B. Rescue breaths at a rate of 6 to 10/min
C. Chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min D. Chest
compressions at a rate of 60/min - CORRECT ANSWER-Rescue
breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min
, 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial
dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team
member do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug - CORRECT ANSWER-Respectfully
ask the team leader to clarify the dose
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate
oxygenation and/or ventilation
6. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged
expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower airway
obstruction
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UPDATE 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of
breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the
airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard
on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate
of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95%
and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of
the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation
of 95% by pulse oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated B. Reliable;
supplementary oxygen should be administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered -
CORRECT ANSWER-Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
administered
,2. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged
expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower airway
obstruction
3. A 5-year-old child has had severe respiratory distress for 2 days.
During assessment the child's heart rate decreases from 140/min to
90/min, and the child's respiratory rate decreases from 66/min to
8/min. Which of the following is the next appropriate intervention?
A. Rescue breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min
B. Rescue breaths at a rate of 6 to 10/min
C. Chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min D. Chest
compressions at a rate of 60/min - CORRECT ANSWER-Rescue
breaths at a rate of 12 to 20/min
, 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial
dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team
member do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug - CORRECT ANSWER-Respectfully
ask the team leader to clarify the dose
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate
oxygenation and/or ventilation
6. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged
expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower airway
obstruction
