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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

PALS Course Practice Test

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Our PALS practice test is tailored for healthcare providers seeking to excel in pediatric emergencies. With realistic scenarios and comprehensive explanations, it's your key to mastering pediatric advanced life support techniques. Prepare confidently for PALS certification exams and enhance your ability to save young lives in critical situations.

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In PALS, a child with suspected sepsis is most likely to require close monitoring of which of the following?

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When delivering oxygen via a bag-mask ventilator in a child with respiratory distress during PALS, what is a critical sign indicating inadequate ventilation?

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When administering a defibrillatory shock in PALS, it is important to ensure ALL bystanders are clear of the child to avoid:

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In PALS, a key element in identifying early sepsis is the presence of:

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Before administering a shock in PALS, what is the CRITICAL step according to current guidelines?

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Regarding fluid resuscitation in a child with suspected shock in PALS, the initial focus should be on:

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In PALS, which of the following is NOT a common sign of septic shock?

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A 2-year-old child is experiencing rapid breathing, retractions, and wheezing. What is the FIRST respiratory intervention you should consider in PALS?

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The preferred method for assessing breathing in an infant is by .

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During pediatric CPR, chest compressions should be performed at a depth of inches for infants.

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In pediatric CPR, the compression depth for children aged 1 to puberty should be approximately one-third the depth of the chest.

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An AED should only be used on children over 8 years old.

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In pediatric CPR, rescue breaths should be given before starting chest compressions.

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CPR should be resumed immediately after delivering a shock during pediatric defibrillation.

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  1. In pediatric CPR, chest compressions should be performed at 100-120 compressions per minute.

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Pediatric cardiac arrest is typically caused by respiratory failure or shock.

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What should rescuers do if an AED pad cannot be placed on a small child's chest without touching each other?

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What is the preferred method for assessing breathing in an infant?

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What is the first action to take if a child is choking and becomes unresponsive?

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What is the purpose of using an AED during pediatric CPR?

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When should an AED be used during pediatric CPR?

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What is the recommended compression depth for an infant during CPR?

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What should be done immediately after delivering a shock during pediatric defibrillation?

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What is the recommended compression rate for pediatric CPR?

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What is the first step in the pediatric Chain of Survival?

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Which of the following is a common cause of cardiac arrest in children?

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In pediatric CPR, where should chest compressions be applied?

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What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for pediatric 2 rescuer CPR?

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What should you do first When assessing a pediatric patient's responsiveness?

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What is the recommended compression depth for a child?

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