AHA PALS Exam Questions & Answers Fall 2021/2022.

1.         A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of 165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry?

A.  Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated

B.  Reliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered

C.  Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated

D.  Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered

2.         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

3.         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