PALS Chapter 6: Respiratory Distress or Failure Practice Test

Last Updated on June 28, 2025

Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS Chapter 6: Respiratory Distress or Failure Practice Test Questions Answers Quiz. In its simplest form, respiratory distress is a condition in which pulmonary activity is insufficient to bring oxygen to and to remove carbon dioxide from the blood.

The challenge arises in recognizing respiratory distress when a person appears to be breathing but is not doing so effectively. The proper rate and depth of breathing are crucial in determining whether a person is effectively breathing. The two main actions involved in breathing are ventilation and oxygenation.

PALS Chapter 6: Respiratory Distress or Failure Practice Test

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PALS Chapter 6: Respiratory Distress or Failure Practice Test

PALS Practice Test
Chapter 6: Respiratory Distress or Failure Practice Test
Total Items: 20 MCQs
Time Limit: N/A

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1) A child suddenly develops coughing and uneven chest rise after laughing with siblings. What is the most likely cause?

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2) What does grunting in an infant usually indicate?

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3) Which sign suggests imminent respiratory failure in a child?

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4) A child with a history of fever, drooling, and stridor is likely suffering from which condition?

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5) Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of respiratory failure in children?

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6) A child in respiratory failure may eventually develop which of the following if left untreated?

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7) What should you monitor closely in a child with worsening respiratory distress?

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8) Which of the following is a typical sign of upper airway obstruction?

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9) A child with pneumonia is showing signs of increased work of breathing and grunting. What stage of respiratory compromise is this child likely in?

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10) What is a common finding in infants with bronchiolitis?

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11) What does asymmetric chest rise usually indicate in a pediatric patient?

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12) What is a key difference between respiratory distress and respiratory failure?

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13) A 3-year-old child is having difficulty breathing with audible wheezing and no fever. What is the most likely cause?

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14) Which symptom would not typically be present during respiratory distress?

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15) Which of the following is a lower airway sound heard in asthma or bronchiolitis?

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16) What action should be taken first in a child showing signs of severe respiratory distress with cyanosis?

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17) What is a common sign of respiratory distress seen during inspiration?

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18) What is one of the earliest signs of respiratory distress in children?

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19) Which condition is most associated with snoring or gurgling breath sounds?

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20) Which of the following is most commonly associated with lower airway obstruction?

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