AHA PALS Practice exam questions with correct answer
1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, andapale
color. The primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory
rate is 30/min, with crackles heard on auscultation. Theacardiac monitor shows sinus
tachycardia at a rate of 165/min.  The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of
95% and a pulse rate of 93/min. On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse
a oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygenais indicated B. Reliable; supplementary oxygen
should be administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygenais indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered- Correct Answer Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered