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AHA PALS POST TEST VERSION 1,2 AND 3 NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
An unresponsive 14-year-old girl is pale and cool to the touch.
Her blood pressure is 70/45 mm Hg, heart rate is 190/min, and
respiratory rate is 12/min. The Spoz is not detectable. Capillary
refill time is 5 seconds. An IV is in place. The cardiac monitor
displays the rhythm shown here.
what is the rhythm seen on the monitor? - ANSWER-
Supraventricular tachycardia
If pharmacological interventions are unavailable or delayed, what
intervention is indicated? - ANSWER-Synchronized cardioversion
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 that the child is difficult to arouse, and her skin color is
pale. The child's heart rate is 160/min, respiratory rate is 38/min,
blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg, capillary refill time is 5 to 6
seconds, and temperature is 39.4°C (103°F). I access has been
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established, and blood cultures have been obtained. What is the
most appropriate intervention? - ANSWER-Administer 10 to 20
mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
An unresponsive 9-year-old boy was given a dose of rectal valium
by his caretaker for a prolonged seizure. His blood pressure is
80/40 mm Hg, heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 6/min, and
Spoz is 60% on room air. He is unresponsive and cyanotic. The
cardiac monitor displays the rhythm shown here.
what is the rhythm shown on the monitor? - ANSWER-Sinus
Bradycardia
An unresponsive 9-year-old boy was given a dose of rectal valium
by his caretaker for a prolonged seizure. His blood pressure is
80/40 mm Hg, heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 6/min, and
Spo2 is 60% on room air. He is unresponsive and cyanotic.
What action do you take next? - ANSWER-Provide bag-mask
ventilation with 100% oxygenIn which of the following situations
may IO access be used? - ANSWER-An extremity with slow
capillary refill time.
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A 2 - week old infant is being evaluated irritability and poor
feeding. His blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg and capillary refill
time is 5 seconds. Which statement best describes your
assessment of this infants blood pressure? - ANSWER-It is
Hypotensive
You are caring for patients in the emergency department. Which
two year old requires immediate interventions? - ANSWER-A child
who is grunting
A 3 year old child is having difficulty breathing. What finding would
most likely lead you to expect an upper airway obstruction in this
child? - ANSWER-Increased inspiratory effort with retractions
A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it
is beyond the team member's scope of practice. What action
should the team member take? - ANSWER-Ask for a new task or
role.
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You are the team lead during a pediatric resuscitation attempt.
Which action is high quality CPR? - ANSWER-Allow complete
chest wall recoil after each compression.
A 8 year old child is brought to the emergency department by his
mother for difficultly breathing. He has a history is asthma and nut
allergies. His mother tells you that he has recently ate a cookie at
a family picnic. Which condition is most likely present with this
child? - ANSWER-Upper airy way obstruction
An 8-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by
ambulance after being involved in a motor vehicle collision. What
finding would suggest that immediate intervention is needed? -
ANSWER-Decreased level of consciousness
A 6-year-old child is found unresponsive, not breathing, and
without a pulse. One healthcare worker leaves to activate the
emergency response system and get the resuscitation equipment.
You and another healthcare provider immediately begin
performing CPR. What compression-to-ventilation -ratio do you
use? - ANSWER-15:2
AHA PALS POST TEST VERSION 1,2 AND 3 NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
An unresponsive 14-year-old girl is pale and cool to the touch.
Her blood pressure is 70/45 mm Hg, heart rate is 190/min, and
respiratory rate is 12/min. The Spoz is not detectable. Capillary
refill time is 5 seconds. An IV is in place. The cardiac monitor
displays the rhythm shown here.
what is the rhythm seen on the monitor? - ANSWER-
Supraventricular tachycardia
If pharmacological interventions are unavailable or delayed, what
intervention is indicated? - ANSWER-Synchronized cardioversion
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 that the child is difficult to arouse, and her skin color is
pale. The child's heart rate is 160/min, respiratory rate is 38/min,
blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg, capillary refill time is 5 to 6
seconds, and temperature is 39.4°C (103°F). I access has been
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established, and blood cultures have been obtained. What is the
most appropriate intervention? - ANSWER-Administer 10 to 20
mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
An unresponsive 9-year-old boy was given a dose of rectal valium
by his caretaker for a prolonged seizure. His blood pressure is
80/40 mm Hg, heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 6/min, and
Spoz is 60% on room air. He is unresponsive and cyanotic. The
cardiac monitor displays the rhythm shown here.
what is the rhythm shown on the monitor? - ANSWER-Sinus
Bradycardia
An unresponsive 9-year-old boy was given a dose of rectal valium
by his caretaker for a prolonged seizure. His blood pressure is
80/40 mm Hg, heart rate is 45/min, respiratory rate is 6/min, and
Spo2 is 60% on room air. He is unresponsive and cyanotic.
What action do you take next? - ANSWER-Provide bag-mask
ventilation with 100% oxygenIn which of the following situations
may IO access be used? - ANSWER-An extremity with slow
capillary refill time.
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A 2 - week old infant is being evaluated irritability and poor
feeding. His blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg and capillary refill
time is 5 seconds. Which statement best describes your
assessment of this infants blood pressure? - ANSWER-It is
Hypotensive
You are caring for patients in the emergency department. Which
two year old requires immediate interventions? - ANSWER-A child
who is grunting
A 3 year old child is having difficulty breathing. What finding would
most likely lead you to expect an upper airway obstruction in this
child? - ANSWER-Increased inspiratory effort with retractions
A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it
is beyond the team member's scope of practice. What action
should the team member take? - ANSWER-Ask for a new task or
role.
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You are the team lead during a pediatric resuscitation attempt.
Which action is high quality CPR? - ANSWER-Allow complete
chest wall recoil after each compression.
A 8 year old child is brought to the emergency department by his
mother for difficultly breathing. He has a history is asthma and nut
allergies. His mother tells you that he has recently ate a cookie at
a family picnic. Which condition is most likely present with this
child? - ANSWER-Upper airy way obstruction
An 8-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by
ambulance after being involved in a motor vehicle collision. What
finding would suggest that immediate intervention is needed? -
ANSWER-Decreased level of consciousness
A 6-year-old child is found unresponsive, not breathing, and
without a pulse. One healthcare worker leaves to activate the
emergency response system and get the resuscitation equipment.
You and another healthcare provider immediately begin
performing CPR. What compression-to-ventilation -ratio do you
use? - ANSWER-15:2
