PALS 2025 Exam (answered) 1. A 6 month old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the same time you check for the infants pulse. Which is the maximum time you should spend whe n trying to simultaneously check for breathing and palpate the infants pulse before starting CPR? a. 10 seconds b. 15 seconds c. 20 seconds d. 1 min 2. A 4 year old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago, but the child continues to have slow and irregular respirations. Which condition is most consistent with your assessment? A. Vascular resistance B. Pulse rate C. Lung compliance D. Disordered Control of breathing 3. An 8 year (or 18 months or toddler) old child is brought to the emergency department with a 2 day history of (vomiting and diarrhea.) lethargy and polyuria. The child has new onset rapid, deep, and labored breathing. Which diagnostic test should you order first? A. Arterial blood gas B. Serum potassium concentration C. Glucose D. A 12-lead ECG 4
