AHA PALS EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST VERSION

AHA PALS EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS(VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||
NEWEST VERSION




1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy,
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increased work of breathing, and pale color. The
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primary assessment reveals that the airway is open
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and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles
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heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows
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sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse
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oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and
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a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this
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information, which of the following provides the
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best interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95%
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by pulse oximetry?
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A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
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B. Reliable; supplementary oxygen should be
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administered
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C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
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D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
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administered
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,2. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with
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leukemia and has been treated with chemotherapy.
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The child presents with lethargy and a high fever.
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Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min,
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blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill
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time is less than 2 seconds. What is the child's most
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likely condition?
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A. Septic shock
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B. Hypovolemic shock
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C. Significant bradycardia
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D. Cardiogenic shock
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3. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and
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a history of poor feeding. Blood pressure is 55/40
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mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood
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pressure?
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A. Hypotensive
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B. Normal
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C. Hypertensive
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D. Compensated
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, 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader
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orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg
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to be given 10. What should the team member do?
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A. Administer the drug as ordered
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B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
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C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
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D. Refuse to administer the drug
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5. Which of the following is a characteristic of
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respiratory failure?
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A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
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B. Hypotension
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C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
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D. Abnormal respiratory sounds
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6. Which of the following is most likely to produce a
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prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing?
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A. Disordered control of breathing
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B. Hypovolemic shock
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C. Lower airway obstruction
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D. Upper airway obstruction
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