PALS Chapter 4 Practice Test

Last Updated on May 10, 2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS Chapter 4 Practice Test 2025 Questions and Answers Quiz. This chapter covers understanding normal cardiac anatomy and physiology is an essential component of performing PALS.

The heart is a hollow muscle comprised of four chambers surrounded by thick walls of tissue (septum). The atria are the two upper chambers, and the ventricles are the two lower chambers.

The left and right halves of the heart work together to pump blood throughout the body. The right atrium (RA) and the right ventricle (RV) pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where it becomes oxygenated. This oxygen-rich blood returns to the left atrium (LA) and enters the left ventricle (LV). The LV is the main pump that delivers the newly oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

PALS Chapter 4 Practice Test

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PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support Practice Test

PALS Practice Test
Chapter 4: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Total Items: 20 MCQs
Time Limit: N/A

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1) What is assessed in the “Disability” part of the ABCDE assessment?

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2) What does “SAMPLE” help assess during a secondary survey?

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3) A child who opens eyes to speech, speaks confusedly, and withdraws from pain has a GCS score that indicates:

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4) What is the primary goal of the "Systematic Approach" in PALS?

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5) Why is SAMPLE history important in pediatric emergencies?

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6) What does the “A” in the AVPU mnemonic stand for when assessing mental status?

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7) Which component of the secondary assessment checks for medications the child is taking?

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8) The “D” in AVPU is used to indicate a patient who responds to:

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9) In AVPU, what condition corresponds to “U”?

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10) What is the purpose of using the SPAM mnemonic in a pediatric emergency?

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11) Which of the following is part of the primary assessment in PALS?

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12) In the “ABCDE” assessment approach, what does “D” stand for?

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13) What does “P” in SPAM refer to?

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14) During initial diagnosis and treatment, what should be assessed immediately after confirming the airway is open?

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15) Which of the following is NOT part of the “ABCDE” approach in pediatric assessment?

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16) What is the best immediate action for an unresponsive child with inadequate breathing and no pulse?

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17) Which tool is used for a quick mental status assessment in children?

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18) True or False: The verbal response criteria in the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) are exactly the same for infants and adults.

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19) What does the “C” stand for in the primary PALS survey?

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20) Which of the following indicates a life-threatening issue during the “Breathing” check?

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