AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS Exam Review
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an
assessment of which 3 characteristics?
Correct Answer: 1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
Question 2.
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to
prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?
Correct Answer: Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
Question 3.
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools:
Correct Answer: 1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
Question 4.
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
Correct Answer: A
B
C
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Vitals
Question 5.
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
Correct Answer: Focused history and a focused physical exam
Question 6.
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
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Question 7.
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?
Correct Answer: unresponsive
Question 8.
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
Correct Answer: 3.
Question 9.
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
Correct Answer: 4.
Question 10.
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
Correct Answer: 2.
Question 11.
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.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an
assessment of which 3 characteristics?
Correct Answer: 1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
Question 2.
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to
prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?
Correct Answer: Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
Question 3.
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools:
Correct Answer: 1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
Question 4.
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
Correct Answer: A
B
C
DE
Vitals
Question 5.
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
Correct Answer: Focused history and a focused physical exam
Question 6.
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
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Question 7.
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?
Correct Answer: unresponsive
Question 8.
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
Correct Answer: 3.
Question 9.
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
Correct Answer: 4.
Question 10.
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
Correct Answer: 2.
Question 11.
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.
