PALS Precourse Self Assessment Answers updated 2025
what should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child
do? - ANSWER verify scene safety, check responsiveness, shout for help, activate
emergency response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take? - ANSWER
No longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action? - ANSWER
Start chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children and
infants? - ANSWER 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. Does this
patient need immediate intervention? - ANSWER Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the
patient's appearance? - ANSWER Awake
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the
patient's work of breathing? - ANSWER Increased work of breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is this
patient's color? - ANSWER Pale
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this patient need
immediate intervention? - ANSWER No
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's
appearance? - ANSWER Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's
work of breathing? - ANSWER Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is this patient's
color? - ANSWER Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this patient need
immediate intervention? - ANSWER Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the airway
maintainable? - ANSWER Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the breathing
adequate? - ANSWER No
what should the first rescuer arriving on the scene of an unresponsive infant or child
do? - ANSWER verify scene safety, check responsiveness, shout for help, activate
emergency response system
How long should assessing for breathing and checking for a pulse take? - ANSWER
No longer than 10 seconds
If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action? - ANSWER
Start chest compressions
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children and
infants? - ANSWER 1-rescuer, 30:2; 2-rescuer, 15:2
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. Does this
patient need immediate intervention? - ANSWER Yes
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the
patient's appearance? - ANSWER Awake
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is the
patient's work of breathing? - ANSWER Increased work of breathing
Systematic Approach video 1: Blonde, 18-month-old child with pacifier. What is this
patient's color? - ANSWER Pale
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. Does this patient need
immediate intervention? - ANSWER No
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's
appearance? - ANSWER Increased interaction
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is the patient's
work of breathing? - ANSWER Normal
Systematic Approach video 2: 3-year-old child in yellow shirt. What is this patient's
color? - ANSWER Pink mucous membranes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Does this patient need
immediate intervention? - ANSWER Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the airway
maintainable? - ANSWER Yes
Primary Assessment video 1: Patient with dragon nebulizer. Is the breathing
adequate? - ANSWER No
