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PALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST
RELEASED
Question: The appropriate rate for compressions for children is 100 to 120/min. What is the
correct depth for children?
A) approximately 4 inches (two thirds AP diameter)
B) approximately 3 inches (one half AP diameter)
C) approximately 2 inches (one third AP diameter) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C
Question: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for children and
infants?
A) single rescuer 15-2; 2 rescuers 30-2
B) 15-2 for both
C) 30-2
D) single rescuer 30-2; 2 rescuers 15-2 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
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Question: How should 1 rescuer infant compressions be delivered?
A) with 1 hand or 2 fingers
B) with 2 hands or 2 fingers
C) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs
D) with 1 finger or 2 thumbs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C
Question: What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or more
rescuers present?
A) 2 finger technique
B) 1 thumb-encircling hands technique
C) 1 finger technique
D) 2 thumb encircling hands technique - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
Question: What are the 4 universal steps for operation of an AED? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1.
Turn on the AED
2. Attach pads to the patient
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3. Analyze the heart rhythm
4. Deliver indicated shock
Question: If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action?
A) call for help
B) give 2 rescue breaths
C) analyze heart rhythm again
D) start chest compressions - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
Question: What does the A-B-C in the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Appearance
Work of breathing
Circulation
Question: When is the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) performed to make an initial
assessment?
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A) during the transfer of care
B) during the secondary assessment
C) during the primary assessment
D) during the "from the doorway" observation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
Question: What sequence is used when caring for a seriously ill or injured child to help
determine the best treatment or intervention? The _______, _______, ______ sequence -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Evaluate, identify, and intervene
Question: The evaluate -identify-intervene sequence should be continued until
A) the child is stable
B) the child is ready for discharge
C) interventions are provided for the child
D) the child is ready for transport - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
Question: The primary assessment includes the ABCDE approach. What does it assess?
PALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST
RELEASED
Question: The appropriate rate for compressions for children is 100 to 120/min. What is the
correct depth for children?
A) approximately 4 inches (two thirds AP diameter)
B) approximately 3 inches (one half AP diameter)
C) approximately 2 inches (one third AP diameter) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C
Question: What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for 1 and 2 rescuer CPR for children and
infants?
A) single rescuer 15-2; 2 rescuers 30-2
B) 15-2 for both
C) 30-2
D) single rescuer 30-2; 2 rescuers 15-2 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
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Question: How should 1 rescuer infant compressions be delivered?
A) with 1 hand or 2 fingers
B) with 2 hands or 2 fingers
C) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs
D) with 1 finger or 2 thumbs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔C
Question: What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or more
rescuers present?
A) 2 finger technique
B) 1 thumb-encircling hands technique
C) 1 finger technique
D) 2 thumb encircling hands technique - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
Question: What are the 4 universal steps for operation of an AED? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1.
Turn on the AED
2. Attach pads to the patient
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3. Analyze the heart rhythm
4. Deliver indicated shock
Question: If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action?
A) call for help
B) give 2 rescue breaths
C) analyze heart rhythm again
D) start chest compressions - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
Question: What does the A-B-C in the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) stand for? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Appearance
Work of breathing
Circulation
Question: When is the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) performed to make an initial
assessment?
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A) during the transfer of care
B) during the secondary assessment
C) during the primary assessment
D) during the "from the doorway" observation - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D
Question: What sequence is used when caring for a seriously ill or injured child to help
determine the best treatment or intervention? The _______, _______, ______ sequence -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Evaluate, identify, and intervene
Question: The evaluate -identify-intervene sequence should be continued until
A) the child is stable
B) the child is ready for discharge
C) interventions are provided for the child
D) the child is ready for transport - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A
Question: The primary assessment includes the ABCDE approach. What does it assess?
