PALS Chapter 5: Resuscitation Tools Practice Test 2025

Last Updated on June 28, 2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS Chapter 5: Resuscitation Tools Practice Test 2025 Questions and Answers Quiz. The availability of resuscitation tools is an essential component of PALS. These adjuncts are divided into two subcategories: medical devices and pharmacological tools. A medical device is an instrument to diagnose, treat, or facilitate care.

Pharmacological tools are medications used to address common challenges encountered during pediatric emergencies. A thorough understanding is essential for optimally caring for a child or infant who requires assistance.

PALS Chapter 5: Resuscitation Tools Practice Test

Chapter 5: Resuscitation Tools Practice Test

PALS Practice Test
Chapter 5: Resuscitation Tools
Total Items: 20 MCQs
Time Limit: N/A

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1) What is the correct technique when delivering breaths with a bag-mask device?

A) Deliver each breath over 1 second

B) Give one breath every 2 seconds

C) Use both hands to squeeze the bag

D) Squeeze hard and fast

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2) What is the first step in using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?

A) Turn on the AED

B) Apply pads

C) Deliver a shock

D) Analyze the rhythm

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3) What airway adjunct is typically used in an unconscious child with no gag reflex?

A) Nasopharyngeal airway

B) Endotracheal tube

C) Oropharyngeal airway

D) Face mask

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4) Which airway device is often used when the child is conscious or semi-conscious with an intact gag reflex?

A) Supraglottic airway

B) Endotracheal tube

C) Oropharyngeal airway

D) Nasopharyngeal airway

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5) What is the purpose of the AED's voice prompts?

A) Stop breathing

B) Replace the need for a trained provider

C) Delay CPR

D) Provide instructions for use

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6) Which drug requires rapid IV or IO push when treating SVT in children?

A) Adenosine

B) Atropine

C) Epinephrine

D) Amiodarone

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7) When should you consider using an advanced airway during pediatric resuscitation?

A) Only after two rounds of CPR

B) If ventilation is ineffective or prolonged CPR is expected

C) When bag-mask ventilation is effective

D) Immediately at scene arrival

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8) Which route of drug delivery is recommended when IV access is not available?

A) Intramuscular

B) Subcutaneous

C) Intraosseous

D) Endotracheal

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9) Which of the following is a basic airway technique during resuscitation?

A) CPR chest compressions

B) Nasogastric tube insertion

C) Jaw-thrust maneuver

D) Tracheostomy

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10) What does a properly placed oropharyngeal airway help prevent during ventilation?

A) Airway obstruction by the tongue

B) Bradycardia

C) Chest rise

D) Vomiting

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11) Why is endotracheal (ET) drug delivery not preferred during pediatric resuscitation?

A) Requires special training

B) Delays defibrillation

C) Has unpredictable absorption

D) Causes airway swelling

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12) Which of the following is a limitation of ET tube drug administration?

A) High rate of overdose

B) Only one dose can be given

C) Drugs must be diluted

D) Inconsistent drug levels

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13) What size equipment should be used for bag-mask ventilation in a child?

A) Adult size for better pressure

B) Mask that covers mouth and nose without leaking

C) Mask that fits the chin only

D) Any available mask

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14) What is a common complication of improper bag-mask ventilation?

A) Hypoglycemia

B) Gastric inflation

C) Hypertension

D) Bradycardia

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15) In a pediatric cardiac arrest, when should epinephrine be administered?

A) After 2 minutes of CPR

B) Only if the AED fails

C) Immediately on scene

D) After intubation

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16) Which device provides temporary ventilation and oxygen delivery without intubation?

A) Bag-mask device

B) Laryngoscope

C) Suction catheter

D) Endotracheal tube

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17) What is the correct method to confirm endotracheal tube placement?

A) Seeing mist in the tube

B) Bilateral chest rise and end-tidal CO₂ detection

C) Watching chest compressions

D) Hearing breath sounds in the stomach

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18) What is a key advantage of intraosseous (IO) access in emergencies?

A) Requires surgical procedure

B) Allows rapid vascular access when IV is difficult

C) Should be used only after ET attempts

D) Only used in adults

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19) Which medication is the first-line treatment for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in a 10-year-old?

A) Adenosine

B) Lidocaine

C) Epinephrine

D) Amiodarone

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20) When using a bag-mask device, how can you ensure effective ventilation?

A) Deliver continuous breaths

B) Use high force

C) Observe chest rise

D) Deliver quick puffs of air

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