PALS 2023 Pt 1 (Test questions with verified answers)

The first rescuer who arrives at the side of an unresponsive infant or child should quickly perform what steps? correct answers 1. Verify scene safety 2. Check for responsiveness (Tap childs shoulder or infants heel while shouting are you ok) 3. If unresponsive shout for nearby help and activate the emergency response system via mobile device 4. 5. Assess infant or child for normal breathing and pulse What happens if there are two rescuer's? correct answers The first rescuer remains at the scene while the second activates the emergency response system and retrieves the AED How do you minimize delays in starting cpr? correct answers Take no more than 10 seconds to assess breathing at the same time as you check the pulse. How do you confirm breathing? correct answers Scan the chest for rise and fall How do you perform a pulse check on a child? correct answers Palpate a carotid or femoral pulse. How do you find the femoral artery? correct answers Place two fingers in the inner thigh, midway between the hipbone and the pubic bone and just below the crease where the leg meets the torso. How long must we feel for a pulse? correct answers At least 5 but no more than 10 seconds. If you don't feel a pulse what happens next? correct answers Begin high quality CPR starting with chest compressions Where can you check the pulse for an infant or child? correct answers Brachial for infant