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AHA PALS EXAM A |QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS |GRADED A+ |2026
EDITION.
Correct
Incorrect
49 Questions & Verified Answers
1 of 49
Term
An unresponsive 9 year old boy is pale and cool to the touch his blood
pressure is 70/45 mmHg, heart rate is 190/min and respiratory rate is
12/min. The SpO2 is not detectable Cap refill time is 5 seconds. An IV is
in place. The cardiac monitor displays the rhythm shown here. If initial
treatment is unavailable or delayed, which intervention is indicated?
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Syncronized cardioversion Defibrilation
Vagal maneuvers Catheter ablation
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2 of 49
Term
You are caring for a 5 year old boy with a 4 day history of high fever
and cough. He is having increasing lethargy, grunting, and sleepiness.
Now he is difficult to arouse and is unresponsive to voice commands.
His O2 sat is 72% on room air and 89% when on a NRB O2 mask. He has
shallow respirations, with a respiratory rate of 38/min. Auscultation of
the lungs reveals bilateral crackles. Which medication would be most
appropriate?
A. A bronchodilator
B. An antibiotic
C. A cortcosteroid
D. A vasopressor
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C. Oxygen saturation B. An antibiotic
C. 20mL/kg normal saline A. Blood pressure
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Term
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A 3 year old child is in cardiac arrest, and high quality CPR is in
progress. You are the team leader. The first rhythm check reveals the
rhythm shown here. Defibrillation is attempted with a shock dose of 2
J/kg. after administration of the shock, what should you say to you team
members?
A. Check for a pulse
B. Give epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg
C. Let's check the rhythm
D. Resume compressions
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A. Audible inspiratory stridor D. upper airway obstruction
B. Heart rate of 88/min D. Resume compressions
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Term
Anb18-month old has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 2 days;
the mother brings him to the emergency department because he is
becoming more lethargic. What diagnostic test should you order first?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Arterial blood gases
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C. Blood glucose
D. Serum potassium
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A. Blood pressure C. Blood pressure
B. Heart rate of 88/min D. upper airway obstruction
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5 of 49
Term
You respond to an infant who is unresponsive, in not breathing, and
doe not have a pulse. You shout for nearby help, but no one arrives.
What action should you take next?
A Begin CPR for 2 mins before leaving to activate the emergency
response system.
B. Begin CPR for 1 minute before leaving to activate the emergency
response system
C. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 10
minutes
D. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 5
minutes
Give bthis bone ba btry blater!
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AHA PALS EXAM A |QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS |GRADED A+ |2026
EDITION.
Correct
Incorrect
49 Questions & Verified Answers
1 of 49
Term
An unresponsive 9 year old boy is pale and cool to the touch his blood
pressure is 70/45 mmHg, heart rate is 190/min and respiratory rate is
12/min. The SpO2 is not detectable Cap refill time is 5 seconds. An IV is
in place. The cardiac monitor displays the rhythm shown here. If initial
treatment is unavailable or delayed, which intervention is indicated?
Give this one a try later!
Syncronized cardioversion Defibrilation
Vagal maneuvers Catheter ablation
Don't know?
1/39
,5/22/26, 4:14 PM
2 of 49
Term
You are caring for a 5 year old boy with a 4 day history of high fever
and cough. He is having increasing lethargy, grunting, and sleepiness.
Now he is difficult to arouse and is unresponsive to voice commands.
His O2 sat is 72% on room air and 89% when on a NRB O2 mask. He has
shallow respirations, with a respiratory rate of 38/min. Auscultation of
the lungs reveals bilateral crackles. Which medication would be most
appropriate?
A. A bronchodilator
B. An antibiotic
C. A cortcosteroid
D. A vasopressor
Give this one a try later!
C. Oxygen saturation B. An antibiotic
C. 20mL/kg normal saline A. Blood pressure
Don't know?
3 of 49
Term
2/39
,5/22/26, 4:14 PM
A 3 year old child is in cardiac arrest, and high quality CPR is in
progress. You are the team leader. The first rhythm check reveals the
rhythm shown here. Defibrillation is attempted with a shock dose of 2
J/kg. after administration of the shock, what should you say to you team
members?
A. Check for a pulse
B. Give epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg
C. Let's check the rhythm
D. Resume compressions
Give this one a try later!
A. Audible inspiratory stridor D. upper airway obstruction
B. Heart rate of 88/min D. Resume compressions
Don't know?
4 of 49
Term
Anb18-month old has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 2 days;
the mother brings him to the emergency department because he is
becoming more lethargic. What diagnostic test should you order first?
A. 12-lead ECG
B. Arterial blood gases
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bPM
C. Blood glucose
D. Serum potassium
Give this one a try later!
A. Blood pressure C. Blood pressure
B. Heart rate of 88/min D. upper airway obstruction
Don't know?
5 of 49
Term
You respond to an infant who is unresponsive, in not breathing, and
doe not have a pulse. You shout for nearby help, but no one arrives.
What action should you take next?
A Begin CPR for 2 mins before leaving to activate the emergency
response system.
B. Begin CPR for 1 minute before leaving to activate the emergency
response system
C. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 10
minutes
D. Activate the emergency response system after giving CPR for 5
minutes
Give bthis bone ba btry blater!
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