PALS- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
EXAM |QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |PRE-EVALUATED A+
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial
impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics?
1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what
sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?
Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
,The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment
tools:
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
Focused history and a focused physical exam
The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm
includes which of the following characteristics? (Choose all correct
answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
5. Pain
1, 2, 4
The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a
question. (Fill in the blank to complete the question.)
Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed?
unresponsive
, In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined
to be unresponsive or immediate intervention is needed what will be
your next step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse
3.
After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to
____________.
1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse
4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be
done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV
2.
A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. You have activated the
emergency response system and your pulse check reveals that the
child has a pulse. What should you do now?
1. Perform a brief head to toe assessment.
2. Place the child in the recovery position.
EXAM |QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS |PRE-EVALUATED A+
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial
impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics?
1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what
sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?
Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
,The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment
tools:
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
Focused history and a focused physical exam
The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm
includes which of the following characteristics? (Choose all correct
answers.)
1. Appearance
2. Breathing
3. Restlessness
4. Color
5. Pain
1, 2, 4
The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a
question. (Fill in the blank to complete the question.)
Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed?
unresponsive
, In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined
to be unresponsive or immediate intervention is needed what will be
your next step?
1. Start CPR
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse
3.
After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to
____________.
1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
2. Look, listen, and feel.
3. Open the airway.
4. Check for breathing and a pulse
4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be
done?
1. Call for help
2. Begin CPR
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
4. Start an IV
2.
A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. You have activated the
emergency response system and your pulse check reveals that the
child has a pulse. What should you do now?
1. Perform a brief head to toe assessment.
2. Place the child in the recovery position.
