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PALS/ 123 Exam Questions & Correct Solutions
What is the compression to ventilation ratio for 1- and 2-rescuer CPR for children
and infants?
A) 15:2 for both
B) 30:2 for both
C) single rescuer 15:2, 2 rescuers 30:2
D) single rescuer 30:2, 2 rescuers 15:2 - Answer: D) single rescuer 30:2, 2 rescuers
15:2


How should 1-rescuer infant compressions be delivered?
A) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs
B) with 1 finger or 2 thumbs
C) with 2 hands or 2 fingers
D) with 1 hand or 2 fingers - Answer: A) with 2 fingers or 2 thumbs

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,What is the preferred technique for infant compressions when there are 2 or
more rescuers present?
A) 1 finger technique
B) 1 thumb encircling hands technique
C) 2 thumb encircling hands technique
D) 2 finger technique - Answer: C) 2 thumb encircling hands technique


If the AED indicates no shock advised, what should be the next action?
A) start chest compressions
B) call for help
C) remove AED pads
D) give 2 rescue breaths - Answer: A) start chest compressions


How long should assessing for breathing and a pulse take?
A) no longer than 20 seconds
B) no longer than 10 seconds
C) no longer than 15 seconds
D) no longer than 5 seconds - Answer: B) no longer than 10 seconds


What should you do to check for breathing?
A) look for chest rise and fall
B) place your hand on the chest
C) look at the nose to check for nasal flaring
D) listen for lung sounds - Answer: A) look for chest rise and fall

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,Where do you check a pulse on an infant and child? - Answer: Infant: brachial
Child: femoral or carotid


If the child does not have normal breathing and a pulse of 64 bpm is present, you
will need to:
A) begin CPR
B) monitor
C) provide rescue breathing - Answer: C) provide rescue breathing


For an unwitnessed cardiac arrest, what should you do after determining
unresponsiveness and there is no breathing and no pulse?
A) shout for help
B) perform high quality CPR for 2 minutes
C) provide rescue breaths
D) activate the emergency response system - Answer: B) perform high quality CPR
for 2 minutes


The appropriate rate for compressions for children is 100-120/min. What is the
correct depth for children?
A) approximately 2 inches (one third the AP diameter)
B) approximately 3 inches (one half AP diameter)
C) approximately 4 inches (two thirds AP diameter) - Answer: A) approximately 2
inches (one third the AP diameter)



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, When is the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) performed to make an initial
assessment?
A) during the "from the doorway" observation
B) during the primary assessment
C) during the transfer of care
D) during the secondary assessment - Answer: A) during the "from the doorway"
observation


The evaluate-identify-intervene sequence should be continued until:
A) the child is stable
B) the child is ready for transport
C) the child is ready for discharge
D) interventions are provided for the child - Answer: A) the child is stable


In the primary assessment, how should you open the airway of a child who is not
suspected of having a c-spine injury?
A) with ET intubation
B) with a jaw thrust
C) by flexing the neck
D) with a head tilt-chin lift - Answer: D) with a head tilt-chin lift


Hypotension for children 1-10 years of age is a SBP of less than:
A) 50 + (2 x age in years)
B) 40 + (2 x age in years)
C) 70 + (2 x age in years)

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