AHA PALS Exam - Newest 2025/2026 Actual Exam Test Bank | 50 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers with Rationales | Verified Answers | Already Graded A+ | Latest Version Section 1: Introduction This document provides 50 carefully selected and verified questions from the American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Exam, reflecting the 2025/2026 official guidelines. It includes high-priority clinical content on pediatric assessment, respiratory failure, shock management, cardiac arrest algorithms, medication dosing, rhythm identification, and PALS team roles. Each question includes a 100% correct answer and detailed rationale, making this A+ graded resource ideal for healthcare professionals preparing for PALS certification or recertification. Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers Format: 50 multiple-choice questions Four answer choices per question (A-D) Correct answer highlighted in green Rationales provided for clinical clarity and guideline-based reasoning 1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy and increased work of breathing. The airway is open, respiratory rate is 30/min with crackles, and pulse oximetry is 92%. What is the next step? A) Administer oxygen B) Perform a chest X-ray C) Initiate CPR D) Give epinephrine A) Administer oxygen (Rationale: Oxygen supplementation is indicated to improve saturation below 94%, addressing respiratory distress per 2025 AHA