AHA PALS Exam Questions & Answers|
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Advanced Life Support
PALS Practice Questions (Multiple Choice
1. First step in PALS algorithm
✅
A) Start CPR immediately
B) Check responsiveness and call for help
C) Give oxygen
D) Check blood pressure
2. Maximum pulse check duration in a child
✅
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 15 seconds
D) 20 seconds
3. Single rescuer CPR ratio for a child
A) 30:2✅
B) 15:2
C) 20:2
D) 30:1
4. Two-rescuer CPR ratio for a child
, ✅
A) 30:2
B) 15:2
C) 20:2
D) 30:1
5. Recommended compression rate in children
✅
A) 80–100/min
B) 100–120/min
C) 120–140/min
D) 90–110/min
6. Recommended compression depth for children
✅
A) One-quarter chest depth
B) One-third chest depth
C) One-half chest depth
D) Two-thirds chest depth
7. How often should rescuers switch during CPR?
✅
A) Every 1 minute
B) Every 2 minutes
C) Every 5 minutes
D) Every 10 minutes
8. First airway maneuver in a child without trauma
✅
A) Jaw thrust
B) Head tilt–chin lift
C) Oropharyngeal airway
D) Nasopharyngeal airway
9. Jaw thrust is used when
, ✅
A) Unconscious child
B) Suspected cervical spine injury
C) Respiratory arrest
D) Bradycardia
10. Device for ventilation without advanced airway
✅
A) Endotracheal tube
B) Bag‑mask ventilation
C) Laryngeal mask airway
D) Nasal cannula
11. When to insert an advanced airway
✅
A) Immediately on arrival
B) After initial resuscitation attempts or prolonged CPR
C) Only in trauma
D) Only in neonates
12. Target SpO₂ post-resuscitation
A) ≥88%
✅
B) ≥90%
C) ≥94%
D) ≥98%
13. Goal compression fraction
A) >50%
B) >60%
✅
C) >70%
D) >80%
14. CPR quality checks include
Verified 100% Correct | Pediatric
Advanced Life Support
PALS Practice Questions (Multiple Choice
1. First step in PALS algorithm
✅
A) Start CPR immediately
B) Check responsiveness and call for help
C) Give oxygen
D) Check blood pressure
2. Maximum pulse check duration in a child
✅
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 15 seconds
D) 20 seconds
3. Single rescuer CPR ratio for a child
A) 30:2✅
B) 15:2
C) 20:2
D) 30:1
4. Two-rescuer CPR ratio for a child
, ✅
A) 30:2
B) 15:2
C) 20:2
D) 30:1
5. Recommended compression rate in children
✅
A) 80–100/min
B) 100–120/min
C) 120–140/min
D) 90–110/min
6. Recommended compression depth for children
✅
A) One-quarter chest depth
B) One-third chest depth
C) One-half chest depth
D) Two-thirds chest depth
7. How often should rescuers switch during CPR?
✅
A) Every 1 minute
B) Every 2 minutes
C) Every 5 minutes
D) Every 10 minutes
8. First airway maneuver in a child without trauma
✅
A) Jaw thrust
B) Head tilt–chin lift
C) Oropharyngeal airway
D) Nasopharyngeal airway
9. Jaw thrust is used when
, ✅
A) Unconscious child
B) Suspected cervical spine injury
C) Respiratory arrest
D) Bradycardia
10. Device for ventilation without advanced airway
✅
A) Endotracheal tube
B) Bag‑mask ventilation
C) Laryngeal mask airway
D) Nasal cannula
11. When to insert an advanced airway
✅
A) Immediately on arrival
B) After initial resuscitation attempts or prolonged CPR
C) Only in trauma
D) Only in neonates
12. Target SpO₂ post-resuscitation
A) ≥88%
✅
B) ≥90%
C) ≥94%
D) ≥98%
13. Goal compression fraction
A) >50%
B) >60%
✅
C) >70%
D) >80%
14. CPR quality checks include
