PALS Pretest Questions & Answers
what should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child do?(Ans- verify scene safety, check responsiveness, shout for help, activate emergency response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take?(Ans- No longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action?(Ans- Start chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children and infants?(Ans- 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
Does this patient need immediate intervention?(Ans- Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
What is the patient's appearance?(Ans- Awake
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Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
What is the patient's work of breathing?(Ans- Increased work of breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier.
What is this patient's color?(Ans- Pale
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this
patient need immediate intervention?(Ans- No
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the
patient's appearance?(Ans- Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the
patient's work of breathing?(Ans- Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is this
patient's color?(Ans- Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this
patient need immediate intervention?(Ans- Yes
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