AHA PALS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM Questions
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2025
Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
Which of the following is most 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 - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Lower
airway obstruction
.
,A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular respirations. The
seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of the following most likely
to be abnormal?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Control
of breathing
What abnormality is most likely to be present in children with acute
respiratory distress caused by lung tissue disease?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
D. Decreased respiratory effort - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Decreased oxygen saturation
An alert 2-year-old child with an increased work of breathing and pink
color is being evaluated. Heart rate is 110/min, and respiratory rate is
30/min. What would best describe this patient's condition? A.
Respiratory distress
A. Respiratory arrest
B. Respiratory failure
, C. Disordered control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Respiratory distress
The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy
report that the child has been febrile and has not been feeling well,
with recent onset of lethargy. Assessment reveals the following: The
child is difficult to arouse, with pale color. The child's heart rate is
160/min, respiratory rate is 30/min, blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg,
capillary refill time is 5 to 6 seconds, and temperature is 103°F (39.4°C).
What is the most appropriate intervention?
A. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 30 minutes
B. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
C. Obtain immediate blood cultures and chest x-ray D. Obtain expert
consultation with an oncologist to determine the chemotherapeutic
regimen - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Obtain vascular access and
administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
A 2-year-old child presents with a 4-day history of vomiting. The initial
impression reveals an unresponsive child with intermittent apnea and
mottled color. Heart rate is 166/min, respiratory rate is now being
supported with bag-mask ventilation, capillary refill time is 5 to 6
seconds, and temperature is 102°F (38.9°C). What is the best method of
establishing immediate vascular access? A. Two providers may attempt
peripheral vascular access twice each
B. Three providers may attempt peripheral vascular access once each
and Answers TOP RATED A+ Latest Update
2025
Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
Which of the following is most 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 - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Lower
airway obstruction
.
,A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular respirations. The
seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of the following most likely
to be abnormal?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Control
of breathing
What abnormality is most likely to be present in children with acute
respiratory distress caused by lung tissue disease?
A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
D. Decreased respiratory effort - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Decreased oxygen saturation
An alert 2-year-old child with an increased work of breathing and pink
color is being evaluated. Heart rate is 110/min, and respiratory rate is
30/min. What would best describe this patient's condition? A.
Respiratory distress
A. Respiratory arrest
B. Respiratory failure
, C. Disordered control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Respiratory distress
The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy
report that the child has been febrile and has not been feeling well,
with recent onset of lethargy. Assessment reveals the following: The
child is difficult to arouse, with pale color. The child's heart rate is
160/min, respiratory rate is 30/min, blood pressure is 76/45 mm Hg,
capillary refill time is 5 to 6 seconds, and temperature is 103°F (39.4°C).
What is the most appropriate intervention?
A. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 30 minutes
B. Obtain vascular access and administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic
crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
C. Obtain immediate blood cultures and chest x-ray D. Obtain expert
consultation with an oncologist to determine the chemotherapeutic
regimen - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Obtain vascular access and
administer 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid over 5 to 10 minutes
A 2-year-old child presents with a 4-day history of vomiting. The initial
impression reveals an unresponsive child with intermittent apnea and
mottled color. Heart rate is 166/min, respiratory rate is now being
supported with bag-mask ventilation, capillary refill time is 5 to 6
seconds, and temperature is 102°F (38.9°C). What is the best method of
establishing immediate vascular access? A. Two providers may attempt
peripheral vascular access twice each
B. Three providers may attempt peripheral vascular access once each
