ARC PALS FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A 30-month old child has been diagnosed with moderate croup. Which
medication(s) would the provider administer - ANSWERS-
Corticosteroids
Racemic epinephrine
A child in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation
but is exhibiting signs of post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). The
PALS resuscitation team determines that the child is experiencing a
systemic response to ischemia/reperfusion. The team bases this
determination on which finding(s) - ANSWERS-Fever
Hyperglycemia
Hypotension
An 8-year-old child being treated in the emergency department has
significant respiratory distress. The child also exhibits hives, wheezing,
angioedema, tachycardia and dyspnea. The parents state that the child,
who is allergic to peanuts, had eaten some popcorn that had peanuts in it.
The team initiates care, preparing to administer which agent first -
ANSWERS-Epinephrine
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, ARC PALS FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
While performing a rapid assessment and formulating an initial
impression using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), the provider
assesses the child's circulation. Which information would be important
to consider - ANSWERS-Flushing of the skin
Skin pallor (or gray/dusky color)
Evidence of bleeding
An advanced airway was placed in a 5-year-old child. Which action(s)
would be most appropriate for the team to take to confirm correct
placement - ANSWERS-Evaluate results of capnography
Auscultate over the lungs and epigastrium for air movement
Observe for bilateral chest rise
An 11-year-old soccer player is brought to the emergency department.
After a quick assessment, the team realizes this patient is experiencing a
severe asthma exacerbation. Which medication would the team
administer first - ANSWERS-Albuterol plus ipratropium bromide
Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3
days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would
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QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A 30-month old child has been diagnosed with moderate croup. Which
medication(s) would the provider administer - ANSWERS-
Corticosteroids
Racemic epinephrine
A child in cardiac arrest experiences return of spontaneous circulation
but is exhibiting signs of post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). The
PALS resuscitation team determines that the child is experiencing a
systemic response to ischemia/reperfusion. The team bases this
determination on which finding(s) - ANSWERS-Fever
Hyperglycemia
Hypotension
An 8-year-old child being treated in the emergency department has
significant respiratory distress. The child also exhibits hives, wheezing,
angioedema, tachycardia and dyspnea. The parents state that the child,
who is allergic to peanuts, had eaten some popcorn that had peanuts in it.
The team initiates care, preparing to administer which agent first -
ANSWERS-Epinephrine
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, ARC PALS FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
While performing a rapid assessment and formulating an initial
impression using the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), the provider
assesses the child's circulation. Which information would be important
to consider - ANSWERS-Flushing of the skin
Skin pallor (or gray/dusky color)
Evidence of bleeding
An advanced airway was placed in a 5-year-old child. Which action(s)
would be most appropriate for the team to take to confirm correct
placement - ANSWERS-Evaluate results of capnography
Auscultate over the lungs and epigastrium for air movement
Observe for bilateral chest rise
An 11-year-old soccer player is brought to the emergency department.
After a quick assessment, the team realizes this patient is experiencing a
severe asthma exacerbation. Which medication would the team
administer first - ANSWERS-Albuterol plus ipratropium bromide
Laboratory tests are ordered for a child who has been vomiting for 3
days and is diaphoretic, tachypneic, lethargic and pale. Which test would
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