LATEST 2024/2025 AHA PEDIATRIC ADVANCED
LIFE SUPPORT EXAM / PALS EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADEDA++
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial
impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? -
ANSWER-
1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on
what sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest? -
ANSWER-Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three
assessment tools: - ANSWER-
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? -
ANSWER-Focused history and a focused physical exam
,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 - ANSWER-1, 2, 4
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? -
ANSWER-unresponsive
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 - ANSWER-3.
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
- ANSWER-4.
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
- ANSWER-2.
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.
3. Give epinephrine 1mg IV push
4. Open the airway and provide ventilations and oxygen. -
ANSWER-4.
LIFE SUPPORT EXAM / PALS EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADEDA++
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial
impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? -
ANSWER-
1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on
what sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest? -
ANSWER-Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three
assessment tools: - ANSWER-
1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? -
ANSWER-Focused history and a focused physical exam
,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 - ANSWER-1, 2, 4
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? -
ANSWER-unresponsive
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 - ANSWER-3.
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
- ANSWER-4.
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
- ANSWER-2.
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.
3. Give epinephrine 1mg IV push
4. Open the airway and provide ventilations and oxygen. -
ANSWER-4.
