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2024 AHA PALS PRACTICE EXAMWITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS-Inadequate
oxygenation and/or ventilation
. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged expiratory
phase and wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction - CORRECT ANSWERS-Lower airway obstruction
A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding.
Blood pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood
pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
D. Compensated - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hypotensive
For a 6-month-old infant with supraventricular tachycardia and adequate
perfusion, which of the following is the preferred vagal maneuver?
A. Ocular pressure
B. Carotid pressure
C. Valsalva maneuver
D. Ice to the face - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ice to the face
A child presents with severe respiratory distress, urticaria, stridor, and
tachycardia about 10 minutes after eating peanuts. What is the most
appropriate initial medication for this child?
A. Nebulized albuterol
B. Epinephrine IM
C. Isotonic crystalloid IV
D. Methylprednisolone - CORRECT ANSWERS-Epinephrine IM
A 2-year-old child was found submerged in a swimming pool. She is
unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. In addition to performing high-
, quality CPR and establishing vascular access, which of the following is the
most appropriate intervention?
A. Give atropine 0.02 mg/kg lIO/IV
B. Apply cricoid pressure
C. Give epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IO/IV
D. Provide transthoracic pacing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Give epinephrine 0.01
mg/kg IO/IV
What is the appropriate fluid bolus to administer for a child with hypovolemic
shock with adequate myocardial function?
A. 10 mL/kg normal saline
B. 20 mL/kg of 5% dextrose and 0.2% sodium chloride
C. 20 mL/kg normal saline
D. 10 mL/kg lactated Ringer's - CORRECT ANSWERS-20 mL/kg normal saline
. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been
treated with chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high
fever. Heart rate is 195/min, respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is
85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. What is the
child's most likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - CORRECT ANSWERS-Septic shock
During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of
epinephrine at 0.1 mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team member do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug - CORRECT ANSWERS-Respectfully ask the
team leader to clarify the dose
A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular respirations. The
seizures stopped a few minutes ago. Which of the following most likely to be
abnormal?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing - CORRECT ANSWERS-Control of breathing
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