PALS – Red Cross Final Exam Questions and
Answers Verified A+ Grade Study Guide
Question 1
A child requires cardiac monitoring. A three-electrode system is being used. At which
location would the provider place the red electrode?
Correct Answer
On the lower left abdomen
Question 2
A child is experiencing stable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and is to receive
treatment. Which initial treatment would the provider administer?
Correct Answer
Vagal maneuvers
Question 3
A 30-month old child has been diagnosed with moderate croup. Which medication(s)
would the provider administer?
Correct Answer
1. Racemic epinephrine
2. Corticosteroids
Question 4
The emergency response team is providing care to a preschooler who is experiencing
shock. Which therapeutic goal, common to all types of shock, does the team work to
achieve?
Correct Answer
Restore balance between oxygen delivery and demand.
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, Question 5
A provider is forming an initial impression of a child using the Pediatric Assessment
Triangle (PAT). During which step of the PAT may the provider use the mnemonic
TICLS to assess the patient?
Correct Answer
Appearance
Question 6
Which action would the PALS resuscitation team initiate to minimize increased
intracranial pressure after cardiac arrest?
Correct Answer
Maintain the head in midline position with 30-degree elevation.
Question 7
An 11-year-old soccer player is brought to the emergency department. After a quick
assessment, the team realizes this patient is experiencing a severe asthma
exacerbation. Which medication would the team administer first?
Correct Answer
Albuterol plus ipratropium bromide
Question 8
Primary assessment of a 10-year-old child reveals septic shock. As part of the
secondary assessment, laboratory testing is completed to evaluate the child's status.
Which finding(s) would support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer
1. Prolonged prothrombin time (PT)
2. Elevated lactate level
3. Elevated creatinine level
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Answers Verified A+ Grade Study Guide
Question 1
A child requires cardiac monitoring. A three-electrode system is being used. At which
location would the provider place the red electrode?
Correct Answer
On the lower left abdomen
Question 2
A child is experiencing stable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and is to receive
treatment. Which initial treatment would the provider administer?
Correct Answer
Vagal maneuvers
Question 3
A 30-month old child has been diagnosed with moderate croup. Which medication(s)
would the provider administer?
Correct Answer
1. Racemic epinephrine
2. Corticosteroids
Question 4
The emergency response team is providing care to a preschooler who is experiencing
shock. Which therapeutic goal, common to all types of shock, does the team work to
achieve?
Correct Answer
Restore balance between oxygen delivery and demand.
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, Question 5
A provider is forming an initial impression of a child using the Pediatric Assessment
Triangle (PAT). During which step of the PAT may the provider use the mnemonic
TICLS to assess the patient?
Correct Answer
Appearance
Question 6
Which action would the PALS resuscitation team initiate to minimize increased
intracranial pressure after cardiac arrest?
Correct Answer
Maintain the head in midline position with 30-degree elevation.
Question 7
An 11-year-old soccer player is brought to the emergency department. After a quick
assessment, the team realizes this patient is experiencing a severe asthma
exacerbation. Which medication would the team administer first?
Correct Answer
Albuterol plus ipratropium bromide
Question 8
Primary assessment of a 10-year-old child reveals septic shock. As part of the
secondary assessment, laboratory testing is completed to evaluate the child's status.
Which finding(s) would support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer
1. Prolonged prothrombin time (PT)
2. Elevated lactate level
3. Elevated creatinine level
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