PALS Test questions With Detailed Answers

PALS Test questions With Detailed
Answers

What is the depth of CPR for adults/children? - CORRECT ANSWER-5 cm / 2 inches



What is the depth of CPR for infants? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 cm / 1 1/2 inches



What are the site locations for IO access? - CORRECT ANSWER-Distal femur, iliac
crest, proximal tibia, distal tibia



How long are IO sites good for? - CORRECT ANSWER-24 hours



How do you confirm placement for IO sites? - CORRECT ANSWER-There is no soft
tissue swelling when flushing. You don't always get blood return



What numbers tell you if CPR is high quality? - CORRECT ANSWER-PET CO2 > 10
mmHG



What can cause upper airway obstruction? - CORRECT ANSWER-Croup, anaphylaxis,
foreign body obstruction



Treatment for croup - CORRECT ANSWER-Racemic epi, corticosteroids



Treatment for anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-IM epi, albuterol,
antihistamines/corticosteroids



Treatment for foreign body obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER-Position for comfort,
specialty consult



What can cause lower airway obstruction? - CORRECT ANSWER-Asthma &
bronchiolitis

, What are the signs/symptoms lower airway obstruction? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Wheezing, tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring, cough, prolonged expiratory phase



What is the treatment for asthma? - CORRECT ANSWER-Albuterol, corticosteroids
(orapred/dexamethasone), magnesium sulfate



What is the treatment for bronchiolitis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nasal suctioning,
bronchodilator



What are the signs & symptoms of lung tissue disease, such as pneumonia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Crackles, decreased air movement, grunting, diminished breath
sounds, retractions, hypoxemia with supplemental O2



What is the treatment for pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER-Antibiotics after blood
cultures, albuterol if wheezing, vent



What can cause disordered control of breathing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neurologic
disorders, seizures, CNS infections, overdose



What are signs and symptoms of disordered control of breathing? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Irregular respirations, shallow breathing, decreased LOC, apnea



What is the antidote for poisoning/overdose? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Antidote/"whatever poison control says to do"



What are the typical signs and symptoms of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tachypnea,
weakened/absent peripheral pulses, delayed cap refill, pale/mottled skin, changes in
LOC, hypotension



How do you treat all types of shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous pulse ox, EKG,
IV/IO access, O2 (if indicated: BLS & glucose testing)