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Pediatric Advanced Life Support

(PALS) EXAM

100% Guarantee Pass

Inside you will get:

 PALS Test exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions

 Each question exam consists of multiple-choice questions and answers with explanations

 questions that are derived from the American Red Cross and American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider handbooks and adhere to the latest AHA, ILCOR and ECC guidelines.

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• In which of the following situations may intraosseous (IO) access be

used?

• An extremity with signs of infection
• An extremity with a sign of a crush injury
• An extremity with a previous unsuccessful IO attempt
• An extremity with slow capillary refill time

Answer: D. An extremity with slow capillary refill time

Explanation: IO access is typically indicated in cases where intravenous

access is difficult, often seen in patients with poor perfusion.

• A 2-week-old infant is being evaluated for irritability and poor feeding. His

BP is 55/40 mmHg, and capillary refill time is 5 seconds. Which statement best describes your assessment of this infant's BP?

• It represents compensated shock
• It is hypertensive
• It is hypotensive
• It is normal

Answer: C. It is hypotensive

Explanation: A blood pressure of 55/40 mmHg indicates hypotension in a 2-

week-old due to low blood volume or inadequate perfusion.

• You are caring for patients in the emergency department. Which 2-year-

old child requires immediate intervention?

• A child who is grunting 2 / 3

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• A child with an SpO2 of 95% on room air
• A child with a systolic blood pressure of 92 mm Hg
• A child with a temperature of 37.4 C (99.3 F)

Answer: A. A child who is grunting

Explanation: Grunting indicates respiratory distress, suggesting that

intervention is urgently needed.

• A 3-year-old child is having difficulty breathing. Which finding would

most likely lead you to suspect an upper airway obstruction in this child?

• Expiratory breath sounds
• Decreased expiratory effort
• Increased inspiratory effort with retractions
• Normal inspiratory sounds

Answer: C. Increased inspiratory effort with retractions

Explanation: Increased inspiratory effort accompanied by retractions often

suggests upper airway obstruction.

• A team member is unable to perform an assigned task because it is

beyond their scope of practice. Which action should the team member take?

• Ask for a new task or role
• Refuse to perform the task
• Do it anyway
• Seek expert consultation

Answer: A. Ask for a new task or role

Explanation: The team member should communicate their limitations and

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