PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
questions and answers 2025\2026 A+
Grade
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which
3 characteristics?
- correct answer 1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent
cardiopulmonary arrest?
- correct answer Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools:
- correct answer 1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
- correct answer A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
- correct 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
- correct 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?
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct answer 4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
questions and answers 2025\2026 A+
Grade
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which
3 characteristics?
- correct answer 1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent
cardiopulmonary arrest?
- correct answer Evaluate, Identify, Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools:
- correct answer 1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?
- correct answer A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?
- correct 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
- correct 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?
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct answer 4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
