PALS Test Questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Chest Compression depth: Infant
- correct answer 1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Chest Compression depth: Child
- correct answer 2 inches or 5 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Maximum Compression depth: Infant
- correct answer 2.4 in or 6cm
Infant/children/adolescent compression rate
- correct answer 100-120 compressions a minute
Ratio for single rescuer
- correct answer 30 compressions 2 breaths
Ratio for 2 rescuer
- correct answer 15 compressions 2 breaths
Rate of rescue breathing
- correct answer 1 breath every 6-8 seconds or 8-10 breaths/min
Isotonic Crystalloids 2 examples
- correct answer NS & Lactated Ringers
Fluid challenge is how much (in hypotension)?
- correct answer 20mL/kg (18kg gets 260 mL)
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Chest Compression depth: Infant
- correct answer 1.5 inch or 4 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Chest Compression depth: Child
- correct answer 2 inches or 5 cm (1/3 AP Diameter)
Maximum Compression depth: Infant
- correct answer 2.4 in or 6cm
Infant/children/adolescent compression rate
- correct answer 100-120 compressions a minute
Ratio for single rescuer
- correct answer 30 compressions 2 breaths
Ratio for 2 rescuer
- correct answer 15 compressions 2 breaths
Rate of rescue breathing
- correct answer 1 breath every 6-8 seconds or 8-10 breaths/min
Isotonic Crystalloids 2 examples
- correct answer NS & Lactated Ringers
Fluid challenge is how much (in hypotension)?
- correct answer 20mL/kg (18kg gets 260 mL)
