AHA PALS EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A READY GRADED
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1. 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of 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
Ans: Unreliable; sup- plementary oxygen should be administered
2. 2. A 3-year-old child was recently 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
Ans: Septic shock
3. 3. A 2-week-old infant presents with 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
Ans: Hypotensive
4. 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the 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
Ans: Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
5. 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
, A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A READY GRADED
A+||NEWEST VERSION
1. 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of 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
Ans: Unreliable; sup- plementary oxygen should be administered
2. 2. A 3-year-old child was recently 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
Ans: Septic shock
3. 3. A 2-week-old infant presents with 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
Ans: Hypotensive
4. 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the 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
Ans: Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
5. 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
, A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
