AHA PALS EXAM 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADEDA+.
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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS -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
