PALS- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE
SUPPORT|EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GUARANTEED A +|
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessmen
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t of which 3 characteristics? - ANSWER-
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2. Breathing
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3. Color
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The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent car
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diopulmonary arrest? - ANSWER- B B B Evaluate, Identify, InterveneB B
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: - ANSWER-
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1. Primary
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2. Secondary
B
3. Diagnostic
B
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - ANSWER-
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B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? - ANSWER-
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Focused history and a focused physical exam
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The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the followi
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ng characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.)
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1. Appearance
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1
Wicky
, 2. Breathing
B
3. Restlessness
B
4. Color
B
5. Pain - ANSWER-
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The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in the bla
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nk to complete the question.)
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Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed? - ANSWER-
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unresponsive
In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be unresponsive or im
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mediate intervention is needed what will be your next step?
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1. Start CPR
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2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
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3. Activate emergency response
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4. Check for a pulse - ANSWER-
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After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________.
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1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
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2. Look, listen, and feel.
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3. Open the airway.
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4. Check for breathing and a pulse - ANSWER-
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After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
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1. Call for help
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2. Begin CPR
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3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
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4. Start an IV - ANSWER-
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2
Wicky
SUPPORT|EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026|GUARANTEED A +|
The PALS systemic approach algorithm begins with the initial impression. This is an assessmen
B B B B B B B B B B B B B
t of which 3 characteristics? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B 1. Consciousness
B B
2. Breathing
B
3. Color
B
The right branch of the systemic approach algorithm focuses on what sequence to prevent car
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diopulmonary arrest? - ANSWER- B B B Evaluate, Identify, InterveneB B
The evaluate portion of the sequence consists of three assessment tools: - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B B
1. Primary
B
2. Secondary
B
3. Diagnostic
B
What is included in the primary assessment of a patient? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B A
B
C
D
E
Vitals
What is included in the secondary assessment of a patient? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B
Focused history and a focused physical exam
B B B B B B
The initial impression of the PALS systematic approach algorithm includes which of the followi
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ng characteristics? (Choose all correct answers.)
B B B B B
1. Appearance
B
1
Wicky
, 2. Breathing
B
3. Restlessness
B
4. Color
B
5. Pain - ANSWER-
B B B 1, 2, 4 B B
The second box of the PALS systematic approach algorithm contains a question. (Fill in the bla
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nk to complete the question.)
B B B B
Is the child ____________ or is immediate intervention needed? - ANSWER-
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unresponsive
In the PALS systematic approach algorithm, if the child is determined to be unresponsive or im
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mediate intervention is needed what will be your next step?
B B B B B B B B B
1. Start CPR
B B
2. Apply breathing with a bag valve mask
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3. Activate emergency response
B B B
4. Check for a pulse - ANSWER-
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After the emergency response is activated, the next intervention is to ____________.
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1. Lightly shake the child's shoulders.
B B B B B
2. Look, listen, and feel.
B B B B
3. Open the airway.
B B B
4. Check for breathing and a pulse - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B 4.
After it is determined that the child has no pulse, what should be done?
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1. Call for help
B B B
2. Begin CPR
B B
3. Provide 2 rescue breaths
B B B B
4. Start an IV - ANSWER-
B B B B B 2.
2
Wicky