PALS RED CROSS FINAL
EXAM
A 2-year-old child arrives at the emergency department with the parents. The child is
unresponsive, is not breathing and has no pulse. Two emergency department providers
begin high-quality CPR. Which action(s) by the providers demonstrates high-quality
CPR? - Compressing the chest about 2 inches
Providing ventilations that last about 1 second each
Giving 2 ventilations to every 15 compressions
Allowing the chest to recoil fully after each compression
A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatric urgent care clinic by the parent who says
that the child has had a barking cough for two days. During the rapid assessment of the
child, the provider hears audible inspiratory stridor. Which common cause of partial
upper airway obstruction in children would the provider most likely suspect? - Croup
A 2-year-old child of unknown weight arrives at the emergency department in cardiac
arrest. When preparing to administer medications, which action would be appropriate for
the team to take? - Estimate weight using a length-based resuscitation tape.
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department by the parents. Assessment
reveals that the child has only gasping respirations and the pulse rate is 65 beats per
minute. Which action would the provider initiate first? - Deliver 1 BVM ventilation every 2
to 3 seconds.
A 4-year-old child suddenly collapses in the playroom of the facility. A healthcare
provider observes the event and hurries over to assess the child. The healthcare
provider completes which assessment first? - Rapid assessment
A 4-year-old patient presents with tachycardia, tachypnea, cold extremities and weak
pulses. Assessment also reveals an enlarged liver and neck vein distension. The
provider interprets these assessment findings as suggesting which type of shock? -
Cardiogenic
A 5-year-old child with a history of a chronic neuromuscular disease is experiencing
respiratory distress. The child is breathing spontaneously and receiving supplemental
