PALS PRETEST QUESTIONS COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC STUDY GUIDE
WITH VERIFIED CONCEPTS AND EXAM-FOCUSED EXPLANATIONS
2025–2026
what should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? -
correct answer -verify scene safety, check responsiveness, shout for help, activate emergency
response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take? - correct answer -No
longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action? - correct answer -Start
chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children and infants? -
correct answer -1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. Does this patient need
immediate intervention? - correct answer -Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's
appearance? - correct answer -Awake
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's
work of breathing? - correct answer -Increased work of breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is this patient's
color? - correct answer -Pale
, Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this patient need immediate
intervention? - correct answer -No
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's appearance?
- correct answer -Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's work of
breathing? - correct answer -Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is this patient's color? -
correct answer -Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this patient need immediate
intervention? - correct answer -Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the airway maintainable? - correct
answer -Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the breathing adequate? - correct
answer -No
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. Does this patient need immediate
intervention? - correct answer -Yes
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. What is the condition? - correct
answer -Hypoxemia
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. What is your assessment? -
correct answer -Cardiopulmonary failure
WITH VERIFIED CONCEPTS AND EXAM-FOCUSED EXPLANATIONS
2025–2026
what should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do? -
correct answer -verify scene safety, check responsiveness, shout for help, activate emergency
response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take? - correct answer -No
longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action? - correct answer -Start
chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children and infants? -
correct answer -1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. Does this patient need
immediate intervention? - correct answer -Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's
appearance? - correct answer -Awake
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the patient's
work of breathing? - correct answer -Increased work of breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is this patient's
color? - correct answer -Pale
, Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this patient need immediate
intervention? - correct answer -No
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's appearance?
- correct answer -Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's work of
breathing? - correct answer -Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is this patient's color? -
correct answer -Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this patient need immediate
intervention? - correct answer -Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the airway maintainable? - correct
answer -Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the breathing adequate? - correct
answer -No
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. Does this patient need immediate
intervention? - correct answer -Yes
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. What is the condition? - correct
answer -Hypoxemia
Primary Assessment video 2: Infant in blanket with ECG leads. What is your assessment? -
correct answer -Cardiopulmonary failure
