AHA PALS EXAM 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSW ERS
W ITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADEDA+.
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 ANSWERS -Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
administered
2. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been
treated with chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high
fever. Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is
85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. What is the
child's most likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWERS -Septic shock
,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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -
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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSW ERS
W ITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADEDA+.
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 ANSWERS -Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
administered
2. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been
treated with chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high
fever. Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is
85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. What is the
child's most likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWERS -Septic shock
,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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -
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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -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 ANSWERS -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
