AHA PALS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WELL GRADED (NEW 2025/2026
UPDATE )QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT / A+ GRADE
3. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of
poor feeding. Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term
describes this infant's blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypotensive
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
7. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular
respirations. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of
the following most likely to be abnormal?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Control of breathing
8. What abnormality is most likely to be present in children
with acute respiratory distress caused by lung tissue disease?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
, D. Decreased respiratory effort - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased
oxygen saturation
9. An alert 2-year-old child with an increased work of breathing
and pink color is being evaluated. Heart rate is 110/min, and
respiratory rate is 30/min. What would best describe this
patient's condition? A. Respiratory distress
B. Respiratory arrest
C. Respiratory failure
D. Disordered control of breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory
distress
10. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing
chemotherapy report that the child has been febrile and has not
been feeling well, with recent onset of lethargy. Assessment
reveals the following: The child is difficult to arouse, with pale
color. The child's heart rate is 160/min, respiratory rate is
30/min, blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg, capillary refill time is
5 to 6 seconds, and temperature is 103°F (39.4°C). What is the
most appropriate intervention?
A. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 30 minutes
B. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
C. Obtain immediate blood cultures and chest x-ray D. Obtain
expert consultation with an oncologist to determine the
chemotherapeutic regimen - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain vascular
access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to
10 minutes
ANSWERS WELL GRADED (NEW 2025/2026
UPDATE )QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT / A+ GRADE
3. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of
poor feeding. Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term
describes this infant's blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypotensive
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
7. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular
respirations. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of
the following most likely to be abnormal?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Control of breathing
8. What abnormality is most likely to be present in children
with acute respiratory distress caused by lung tissue disease?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
, D. Decreased respiratory effort - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased
oxygen saturation
9. An alert 2-year-old child with an increased work of breathing
and pink color is being evaluated. Heart rate is 110/min, and
respiratory rate is 30/min. What would best describe this
patient's condition? A. Respiratory distress
B. Respiratory arrest
C. Respiratory failure
D. Disordered control of breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory
distress
10. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing
chemotherapy report that the child has been febrile and has not
been feeling well, with recent onset of lethargy. Assessment
reveals the following: The child is difficult to arouse, with pale
color. The child's heart rate is 160/min, respiratory rate is
30/min, blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg, capillary refill time is
5 to 6 seconds, and temperature is 103°F (39.4°C). What is the
most appropriate intervention?
A. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 30 minutes
B. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
C. Obtain immediate blood cultures and chest x-ray D. Obtain
expert consultation with an oncologist to determine the
chemotherapeutic regimen - CORRECT ANSWER-Obtain vascular
access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to
10 minutes
