Pediatric Resuscitation (PALS Basics) MCQ Quiz | Resuscitation & Emergencies

Welcome to the Pediatric Resuscitation (PALS Basics) MCQ Quiz, designed specifically for MBBS students preparing for their Resuscitation & Emergencies module. This quiz covers 25 essential, high-yield questions based on the latest PALS guidelines. You will be tested on critical topics including CPR quality, recognition of respiratory and circulatory emergencies, basic pharmacology, and the systematic approach to pediatric assessment. This is an excellent tool for self-assessment to identify your strengths and areas needing further review. After submitting your answers, you will receive your score and a detailed breakdown of correct and incorrect responses. For your convenience and future study, a button will appear allowing you to download all the questions with their correct answers in a PDF format.

1. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer CPR in an infant?

2. The recommended compression rate for pediatric CPR is:

3. For an 8-year-old child, what is the appropriate chest compression depth?

4. The “evaluate-identify-intervene” sequence begins with which initial step?

5. In a child with bradycardia and a pulse, when should you start chest compressions?

6. What is the standard intravenous (IV) dose of epinephrine for pediatric cardiac arrest?

7. Which of the following is a shockable rhythm in a pediatric patient?

8. What is the recommended initial energy dose for defibrillation in a child using a manual defibrillator?

9. You are managing a child with a foreign body airway obstruction who is now unresponsive. After opening the airway, you do not see the object. What is your next step?

10. Which clinical sign most strongly suggests a transition from respiratory distress to respiratory failure?

11. In a critically ill child in cardiac arrest where IV access cannot be obtained within 90 seconds, what is the next best step?

12. Which finding is a key feature of compensated shock that is typically absent in decompensated shock?

13. What is the standard initial fluid bolus for a child with hypovolemic shock (non-cardiogenic)?

14. When checking for a pulse in an infant, which artery is preferred?

15. When using an AED on a child under 8, what is the procedure if pediatric pads are unavailable?

16. A child with a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and no drooling is characteristic of:

17. A stable infant has a heart rate of 230/min and a narrow QRS complex on the ECG. What is the most likely diagnosis?

18. What is the first-line treatment for a stable child with SVT?

19. What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on a 5-year-old child?

20. During bag-mask ventilation, what is the best indicator of effective ventilation?

21. Hypotension in a 6-year-old child is defined as a systolic blood pressure less than:

22. A key component of post-cardiac arrest care after achieving ROSC is:

23. For refractory VF/pVT in pediatric cardiac arrest, what is the correct IV/IO dose of amiodarone?

24. Which of the following is a common reversible cause of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA), often remembered by the “H’s and T’s”?

25. In a resuscitation attempt, the team leader’s primary role is to: