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Heartcode PALS 2026 Exam Questions and Answers ( 2026/2027 Update)
Heartcode PALS 2026 Exam Questions and
Answers
( 2026/2027 Update)
Q: Normal capillary refill time is seconds or less
Answer:
2
Q: What pulses should be assessed to monitor systemic perfusion in a child?-
Answer:
Peripheral and central
Q: What do weak central pulses indicate a need for immediate intervention to prevent?
Answer:
Cardiac arrest
Q: When oxygenation delivery to the extremities becomes inadequate, the
 and are the first to exhibit designs.
Answer:
Hands
Feet
Q: What should be used to assess skin temperature?
Answer:
the back of the hand
Q: What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or more rescuers
present?
Answer:
2 thumb-encircling hands technique
Q: If pupils to not in response to light consider increased
 pressure
Answer:
Constrict intracranial pressure
Q: If is not identified and treated immediately, it can result in
 injury
Answer:
hypoglycemia brain
Q: What are the 4 indicators of the AVPU scale that are used to determine responsiveness?
Answer:
Alert
Responds to pain Unresponsive Responds to voice
Q: If the child does not respond to voice, assess the child's response to
Answer:
pain
Q: What should you look for when exposing the child?
Answer:
Bruising purpura
bleeding
Q: What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for?
Answer:
Signs & symptoms allergies
medications
PMH
last meal
events leading to illness/injury
Q: What should be included in the history when asking about medications?-
Answer:
OTC medications
current prescribed medications
Q: Which component of SAMPLE assesses immunization status?
Answer:
PMH
Q: What are some examples of diagnostic assessments?
Answer:
ABG VBG
Hemoglobin Concentration
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