PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Systematic Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are called to assess a 4-year-old child. From the doorway, you use the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT). Which of the following combinations of findings would represent respiratory failure?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal Appearance and Abnormal Work of Breathing

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Abnormal Work of Breathing and Abnormal Circulation

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Normal Appearance and Abnormal Work of Breathing

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Abnormal Circulation and Abnormal Appearance

Question 2

A 6-year-old is brought to the emergency department. After your initial impression, you begin the primary assessment. Which component of the 'ABCDE' approach involves checking capillary refill, skin color, and central vs. peripheral pulses?

Accepted Answer

Circulation

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Airway

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Breathing

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Disability

Question 3

During a pediatric systematic assessment, what is the correct sequence of the core process that is repeated until the child is stable?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate-Identify-Intervene

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Intervene-Identify-Evaluate

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Primary Survey-Secondary Survey-Intervene

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Assess-Categorize-Treat

Question 4

You are conducting the secondary assessment on a 5-year-old who is ill. Which mnemonic is used to guide the focused history portion of this assessment?

Accepted Answer

SAMPLE

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AVPU

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ABCDE

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DOTS

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a diagnostic test that might be performed as part of the PALS systematic approach, rather than a component of the primary or secondary hands-on assessment?

Accepted Answer

Measuring arterial lactate levels

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Checking pupil response to light

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Obtaining a blood pressure reading

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Assessing for skin rashes or trauma

Question 6

A 2-year-old presents with labored breathing, nasal flaring, and audible wheezing. According to the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT), which of the three sides is most clearly abnormal based on these findings?

Accepted Answer

Work of Breathing

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Appearance

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Circulation to the Skin

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Neurological Status