PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life
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The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial
impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics?-CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what
sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?-CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment
tools:-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?-CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
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What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?-CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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?-
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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
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2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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.
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2025 /2026
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial
impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics?-CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what
sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?-CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment
tools:-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?-CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
,PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life
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2025 /2026
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?-CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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?-
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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
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2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
3. Activate emergency response
4. Check for a pulse-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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-CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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.
