PALS PRETEST EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse
take? Answer: No longer than 10 seconds
◉ If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next
action? Answer: Start chest compressions
◉ What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR
for children and infants? Answer: 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Awake
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Increased
work of breathing
, ◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is this patient's color? Answer: Pale
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: No
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Increased interaction
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Normal
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is this patient's color? Answer: Pink mucous membranes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does
this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
airway maintainable? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
breathing adequate? Answer: No
QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse
take? Answer: No longer than 10 seconds
◉ If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next
action? Answer: Start chest compressions
◉ What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR
for children and infants? Answer: 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Awake
◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Increased
work of breathing
, ◉ Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with
pacifier. What is this patient's color? Answer: Pale
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
Does this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: No
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's appearance? Answer: Increased interaction
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is the patient's work of breathing? Answer: Normal
◉ Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt.
What is this patient's color? Answer: Pink mucous membranes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does
this patient need immediate intervention? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
airway maintainable? Answer: Yes
◉ Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the
breathing adequate? Answer: No
