AHA PALS Exam Questions Answers

AHA PALS Exam Questions & Answers (Verified 100% Correct)

Question : 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?

• Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated B.

Reliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered

• Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
• Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered

CORRECT ANSWER : Unreliable; supplementary oxygen

should be administered

Question : 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?

• Septic shock
• Hypovolemic shock
• Significant bradycardia
• Cardiogenic shock

CORRECT ANSWER : Septic shock

Question : 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?

• Hypotensive
• Normal
• Hypertensive
• Compensated

CORRECT ANSWER : Hypotensive

Question : 4. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader

orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given

• What should the team member do?

• Administer the drug as ordered
• Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
• Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
• Refuse to administer the drug

CORRECT ANSWER : Respectfully ask the team leader to

clarify the dose

Question : 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of

respiratory failure?

• Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
• Hypotension
• An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
• Abnormal respiratory sounds

CORRECT ANSWER : Inadequate oxygenation and/or

ventilation

Question : 6. Which of the following is most likely to produce

a prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing?

• Disordered control of breathing

• Hypovolemic shock
• Lower airway obstruction
• Upper airway obstruction

CORRECT ANSWER : Lower airway obstruction

Question : 7. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and

irregular respirations. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of the following most likely to be abnormal?

• Vascular resistance
• Pulse rate
• Lung compliance
• Control of breathing

CORRECT ANSWER : Control of breathing

Question : 8. What abnormality is most likely to be present in

children with acute respiratory distress caused by lung tissue disease?

• Decreased oxygen saturation
• Stridor