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AHA PALS POST EXAM (3 LATEST VERSIONS)
NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
AHA PALS POST EXAM VERSION 1
A 4-year-old child in cardiac arrest is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. High-quality CPR is being performed. The cardiac monitor displays the rhythm strip shown here. The estimated weight of the child is 20 kg. As the Team Leader, how many joules do you tell your team member to use to perform initial defibrillation? - CORRECT ANSWER -40 J
You respond to an infant who is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. You do not have a mobile device, and you shout for nearby help but no one arrives. What action should you take next? - CORRECT ANSWER -Begin CPR for 2 minutes before leaving to activate the emergency response system
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1- rescuer infant CPR? - CORRECT ANSWER -Give 30 compressions to 2 breaths
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A 3-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his mother. He is lethargic, with retractions and nasal flaring. He has a respiratory rate of 70/min, with warm extremities and brisk capillary refill. Which immediate life-threatening condition could this child's condition most likely progress to if left untreated? - CORRECT ANSWER -Respiratory failure
You are evaluating a 10-year-old child who is febrile and tachycardic. The child's capillary refill time is 5 seconds. What parameter will determine if the child is in compensated shock? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood pressure
An 18-month old has had vomiting and diarrhea for the past 2 days; the mother brings him to the emergency department because he is becoming more lethargic. What diagnostic test should you order first? - CORRECT ANSWER -Blood glucose
You are caring for a 3-month-old boy with a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His heart rate is 190/min, temperature is 38.3°C (101°F), blood pressure is 59/29 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 70/min and shallow, and oxygen saturation is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refill time is 4 to 5 seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 kg. What assessment finding indicates that the infant has hypotensive shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-Blood pressure 2 / 4
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You are caring for a 3-month-old boy with a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His heart rate is 190/min, temperature is 38.3°C (101°F), blood pressure is 59/29 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 70/min and shallow, and oxygen saturation is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refill time is 4 to 5 seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 kg. On the basis of this infant's presentation, what type of shock does this infant have? - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypovolemic
You are caring for a 3-month-old boy with a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. His parents state that he has been sleeping much more. His heart rate is 190/min, temperature is 38.3°C (101°F), blood pressure is 59/29 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 70/min and shallow, and oxygen saturation is 94% on 100% oxygen. His capillary refill time is 4 to 5 seconds, and he has mottled, cool extremities. The infant weighs 6 kg. You have decided that this infant needs fluid resuscitation. How much fluid should you administer? - CORRECT ANSWER -20 mL/kg normal saline
What abnormality helps identify children with acute respiratory distress caused by lung tissue disease? - CORRECT ANSWER - Crackles
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You are caring for a 9-month-old girl who has increased work of breathing, a fever, and a cough. On assessment, you find an alert infant with stridor and retractions. The infant's Sp O2 is 94%.On auscultation, the lungs are clear bilaterally. What is the most likely cause of this infant's respiratory distress? - CORRECT ANSWER-Upper airway obstruction
You are caring for a 9-month-old girl who has increased work of breathing, a fever, and a cough. On assessment, you find an alert infant with stridor and retractions. The infant's Sp O2 is 94%.On auscultation, the lungs are clear bilaterally. What medication should you administer first? - CORRECT ANSWER - Epinephrine, nebulized
What condition is characterized by a prolonged expiratory phase and wheezing? - CORRECT ANSWER -Lower airway obstruction
A 5-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by ambulance after being involved in a motor vehicle collision.You are using the primary assessment to evaluate the child.When assessing the child's neurologic status, you note that he has spontaneous eye opening, is fully oriented, and is able to follow commands. How would you document this child's AVPU (Alert, Voice, Painful, Unresponsive) Pediatric Response Scale finding? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alert
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