PALS Science of Pediatric Resuscitation Practice
Test 2026 | Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. A seizure in a child may be caused by:
all of these
low blood sugar.
high fever.
infection.
2. In a scenario where a pediatric patient experiences
ventricular fibrillation, what immediate action should be
taken?
Start intravenous fluid resuscitation.
Provide supplemental oxygen only.
Administer defibrillation to restore normal
heart rhythm.
Monitor the patient for seizures.
3. In a scenario where a pediatric patient is experiencing
respiratory distress, how would you adjust the
ventilation rate based on the guidelines?
Decrease the rate to 8 breaths per minute.
, Adjust the ventilation rate to 12 to 20 breaths
per minute.
Increase the rate to 25 breaths per minute.
Maintain the current rate regardless of distress.
4. The initial fluid bolus for a paediatric trauma patient (in
the prehospital setting) is:
5ml/kg
20ml/kg
15ml/kg
10ml/kg
5. What is the recommended fluid bolus for pediatric
patients in post-cardiac arrest care?
20 mL/kg
15 mL/kg
30 mL/kg
10 mL/kg
6. What is the recommended initial energy dose for
synchronized cardioversion in pediatric patients?
0.25 to 0.5 joule per kilogram
, 0.5 to 1 joule per kilogram
2 to 3 joules per kilogram
1 to 2 joules per kilogram
7. What is the target temperature for normothermia after
cardiac arrest?
36 to 37 degrees Celsius
35 to 36 degrees Celsius
38 to 39 degrees Celsius
37 to 38 degrees Celsius
8. Describe the significance of the ventilation rate in
pediatric resuscitation for children over 1 year old.
The ventilation rate of 12 to 20 breaths per
minute is crucial for ensuring adequate
oxygenation without causing hyperventilation.
The ventilation rate should be adjusted based on
the child's weight.
A higher ventilation rate is preferred to quickly
restore normal breathing.
Ventilation rates are not important in pediatric
resuscitation.
Test 2026 | Verified Answers | Exam Prep
1. A seizure in a child may be caused by:
all of these
low blood sugar.
high fever.
infection.
2. In a scenario where a pediatric patient experiences
ventricular fibrillation, what immediate action should be
taken?
Start intravenous fluid resuscitation.
Provide supplemental oxygen only.
Administer defibrillation to restore normal
heart rhythm.
Monitor the patient for seizures.
3. In a scenario where a pediatric patient is experiencing
respiratory distress, how would you adjust the
ventilation rate based on the guidelines?
Decrease the rate to 8 breaths per minute.
, Adjust the ventilation rate to 12 to 20 breaths
per minute.
Increase the rate to 25 breaths per minute.
Maintain the current rate regardless of distress.
4. The initial fluid bolus for a paediatric trauma patient (in
the prehospital setting) is:
5ml/kg
20ml/kg
15ml/kg
10ml/kg
5. What is the recommended fluid bolus for pediatric
patients in post-cardiac arrest care?
20 mL/kg
15 mL/kg
30 mL/kg
10 mL/kg
6. What is the recommended initial energy dose for
synchronized cardioversion in pediatric patients?
0.25 to 0.5 joule per kilogram
, 0.5 to 1 joule per kilogram
2 to 3 joules per kilogram
1 to 2 joules per kilogram
7. What is the target temperature for normothermia after
cardiac arrest?
36 to 37 degrees Celsius
35 to 36 degrees Celsius
38 to 39 degrees Celsius
37 to 38 degrees Celsius
8. Describe the significance of the ventilation rate in
pediatric resuscitation for children over 1 year old.
The ventilation rate of 12 to 20 breaths per
minute is crucial for ensuring adequate
oxygenation without causing hyperventilation.
The ventilation rate should be adjusted based on
the child's weight.
A higher ventilation rate is preferred to quickly
restore normal breathing.
Ventilation rates are not important in pediatric
resuscitation.
