PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression.
This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? - Ans>>1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what
sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest? - Ans>>Evaluate, Identify,
Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: -
Ans>>1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - Ans>>A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? - Ans>>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 - Ans>>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? -
Ans>>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 - Ans>>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 - Ans>>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 - Ans>>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. - Ans>>4.
A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. Emergency response was
activated and now a pulse check shows that the child does have a pulse. You
Support
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression.
This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics? - Ans>>1. Consciousness
2. Breathing
3. Color
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what
sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest? - Ans>>Evaluate, Identify,
Intervene
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: -
Ans>>1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Diagnostic
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - Ans>>A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? - Ans>>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 - Ans>>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? -
Ans>>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 - Ans>>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 - Ans>>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 - Ans>>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. - Ans>>4.
A child is unresponsive and is not breathing. Emergency response was
activated and now a pulse check shows that the child does have a pulse. You
