PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exam Questions with Answers

1. The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessment of which 3 characteristics?: 1. Consciousness 2. Breathing 3. Color 2. The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest?: Evaluate, Identify, Intervene 3. The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools:- : 1. Primary 2. Secondary 3. Diagnostic 4. What is included in the primary assessment of a patient?: A B C D E Vitals 5. What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient?: Focused history and a focused physical exam 6. 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: 1, 2, 4 7. 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?: unresponsive 8. 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: 3. PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Exam Questions with Answers 2 / 10 9. 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: 4. 10. 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