PALS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

PALS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025




Chest Compression depth: Infant - (ANSWER)1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)



Chest Compression depth: Child - (ANSWER)2 inches or 5 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)



Maximum Compression depth: Infant - (ANSWER)2.4 in or 6cm



Infant/children/adolescent compression rate - (ANSWER)100-120 compressions a minute



Ratio for single rescuer - (ANSWER)30 compressions 2 breaths



Ratio for 2 rescuer - (ANSWER)15 compressions 2 breaths



Rate of rescue breathing - (ANSWER)1 breath every 6-8 seconds or 8-10 breaths/min



Isotonic Crystalloids 2 examples - (ANSWER)NS & Lactated Ringers



Fluid challenge is how much (in hypotension)? - (ANSWER)20mL/kg (18kg gets 260 mL)



BP parameters for PALS (minimum systolic in 4 age groups) - (ANSWER)0-1month old= min 60 systolic

1 month-1 year= min 70 systolic

1 year-10 year= min 70+(2xage) systolic

over 10 years= min 90 systolic



Atropine dose pre-intubation - (ANSWER)Atropine 0.02 mg/kg



Med: Shock refractory VF or pulseless Tachycardia - (ANSWER)Lidocaine or Amiodarone (used in field
had better chance of survival but in hospital, either drug has same outcome)