AHA PALS Exam Questions & Answers 2026 |
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Terms in this set (63)
,1. A 5-year-old child presents with Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
lethargy, increased work of administered
breathing, and pale color. The
primary assessment reveals that the
airway is open and the respiratory
rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on
auscultation. The cardiac monitor
shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of
165/min. The pulse oximeter displays
an oxygen saturation of 95% and a
pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of
this information, which of the
following provides the best
interpretation of the oxygen
saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary
oxygen is indicated B. Reliable;
supplementary oxygen should be
administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary
oxygen is indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen
should be administered
,2. A 3-year-old child was recently Septic shock
diagnosed with leukemia and has
been treated with chemotherapy.
The child presents with lethargy and
a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min,
respiratory rate is 36/min, blood
pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and
capillary refill time is less than 2
seconds. What is the child's most
likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock
3. A 2-week-old infant presents with Hypotensive
irritability and a history of poor
feeding. Blood pressure is 55/40 mm
Hg. What term describes this infant's
blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated
, 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
team leader orders an initial dose of
epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given
10. What should the team member
do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of
epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader
to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug
5. Which of the following is a Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or
ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH
(alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds
6. Which of the following is most Lower airway obstruction
likely to produce a prolonged
expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction
Verified 100% Correct | Pediatric Advanced Life
Support
Terms in this set (63)
,1. A 5-year-old child presents with Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be
lethargy, increased work of administered
breathing, and pale color. The
primary assessment reveals that the
airway is open and the respiratory
rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on
auscultation. The cardiac monitor
shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of
165/min. The pulse oximeter displays
an oxygen saturation of 95% and a
pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of
this information, which of the
following provides the best
interpretation of the oxygen
saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary
oxygen is indicated B. Reliable;
supplementary oxygen should be
administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary
oxygen is indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen
should be administered
,2. A 3-year-old child was recently Septic shock
diagnosed with leukemia and has
been treated with chemotherapy.
The child presents with lethargy and
a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min,
respiratory rate is 36/min, blood
pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and
capillary refill time is less than 2
seconds. What is the child's most
likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock
3. A 2-week-old infant presents with Hypotensive
irritability and a history of poor
feeding. Blood pressure is 55/40 mm
Hg. What term describes this infant's
blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated
, 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
team leader orders an initial dose of
epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given
10. What should the team member
do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of
epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader
to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug
5. Which of the following is a Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or
ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH
(alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds
6. Which of the following is most Lower airway obstruction
likely to produce a prolonged
expiratory phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction
