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“PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES 1 “ LATEST 2025 EXAM
UPDATED 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Pediatric Emergencies
The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:
A. neonatal period.
B. toddler period.
C. start of infancy.
D. premature phase.
A. neonatal period.
Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct?
A. The infant is unable to turn his or her head and focus.
B. The infant should be aroused easily from a sleeping state.
C. At this age, the infant typically sleeps for up to 8 hours a day.
D. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger.
D. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger.
A child may begin to show signs of separation anxiety as early as:
A. 6 months.
B. 12 months.
C. 18 months.
D. 24 months.
A. 6 months.
Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your
assessment of a toddler:
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A. at the feet.
B. at the head.
C. in the ambulance.
D. en route to the hospital.
A. at the feet.
Which of the following statements regarding preschool-age children is
correct?
A. They realize that injuries are not a form of punishment.
B. Preschoolers are usually not fearful of pain or separation.
C. The preschool age begins after the child turns 2 years old.
D. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned.
D. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned.
When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should:
A. refrain from taking a blood pressure.
B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
C. use a toe-to-head assessment approach.
D. rely solely on the parent for information.
B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
When assessing or treating an adolescent patient, it is important to remember
that:
A. they usually do not wish to be observed during a procedure.
B. it is generally not necessary to explain procedures in advance.
C. they often request medication to help in the relief of severe pain.
D. they cannot understand complex concepts and treatment options.
A. they usually do not wish to be observed during a procedure.
The normal respiratory rate for a newborn should not exceed ______
breaths/min.
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
B. 60
Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child
inspires because the:
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A. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
B. rib cage is rigid and provides little flexibility.
C. abdominal organs force the diaphragm upward.
D. upper airway is smaller and easily collapsible.
A. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
Pale skin in a child indicates that the:
A. child is in severe decompensated shock.
B. oxygen content in the blood is decreased.
C. blood vessels near the skin are constricted.
D. child's core body temperature is elevated.
C. blood vessels near the skin are constricted.
Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include:
A. warm, dry skin.
B. weak distal pulses.
C. a rapid heart rate.
D. brisk capillary refill.
B. weak distal pulses.
Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric
patients is correct?
A. Because of a child's proportionately large head, they are more prone to
spinal cord injuries than adults.
B. The majority of cervical spine injuries in children are partial transections of
the spinal cord, resulting inpartial paralysis.
C. Most cervical spine fractures in infants and children occur between the first
and second cervical vertebrae.
D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the
ligaments because of rapid movement of the head.
D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the ligaments
because of rapid movement of the head.
Compared to adults, the liver and spleen of pediatric patients are more prone
to injury and bleeding because they are:
A. proportionately larger and situated more anteriorly.
B. more vascular despite the fact that they are proportionately smaller.
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C. spaced further apart, which causes them to shift following trauma.
D. lower in the abdominal cavity, where the muscles are not as strong.
A. proportionately larger and situated more anteriorly.
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of
age, and the suture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____
months of age.
A. 2, 4
B. 6, 12
C. 12, 4
D. 18, 6
D. 18, 6
The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to:
A. determine if the child's vital signs are within the age-appropriate limits.
B. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.
C. facilitate a rapid head-to-toe assessment of the child by visualization only.
D. gather critical data by performing a rapid hands-on assessment of the child.
B. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.
The components of the PAT are:
A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation.
B. mental status, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure.
C. skin condition, respiratory rate, and level of alertness.
D. activity, respiratory quality, and level of consciousness.
A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation.
After using the PAT to form your general impression of a sick or injured child,
you should:
A. evaluate the child's baseline vital signs.
B. obtain a SAMPLE history from the parents.
C. perform a hands-on assessment of the ABCs.
D. assess the child's heart rate and skin condition.
C. perform a hands-on assessment of the ABCs.
A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by:
A. normal interactiveness, awareness to time, and pink skin color.
B. awareness to place, pink and dry skin, and consistent eye contact.
“PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES 1 “ LATEST 2025 EXAM
UPDATED 2025 – 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST
VERSION)
Pediatric Emergencies
The first month of life after birth is referred to as the:
A. neonatal period.
B. toddler period.
C. start of infancy.
D. premature phase.
A. neonatal period.
Which of the following statements regarding a 3-month-old infant is correct?
A. The infant is unable to turn his or her head and focus.
B. The infant should be aroused easily from a sleeping state.
C. At this age, the infant typically sleeps for up to 8 hours a day.
D. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger.
D. A 3-month-old infant can distinguish a parent from a stranger.
A child may begin to show signs of separation anxiety as early as:
A. 6 months.
B. 12 months.
C. 18 months.
D. 24 months.
A. 6 months.
Unless he or she is critically ill or injured, you should generally begin your
assessment of a toddler:
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A. at the feet.
B. at the head.
C. in the ambulance.
D. en route to the hospital.
A. at the feet.
Which of the following statements regarding preschool-age children is
correct?
A. They realize that injuries are not a form of punishment.
B. Preschoolers are usually not fearful of pain or separation.
C. The preschool age begins after the child turns 2 years old.
D. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned.
D. They can usually identify painful areas when questioned.
When assessing an 8-year-old child, you should:
A. refrain from taking a blood pressure.
B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
C. use a toe-to-head assessment approach.
D. rely solely on the parent for information.
B. talk to the child, not just the caregiver.
When assessing or treating an adolescent patient, it is important to remember
that:
A. they usually do not wish to be observed during a procedure.
B. it is generally not necessary to explain procedures in advance.
C. they often request medication to help in the relief of severe pain.
D. they cannot understand complex concepts and treatment options.
A. they usually do not wish to be observed during a procedure.
The normal respiratory rate for a newborn should not exceed ______
breaths/min.
A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
B. 60
Compared to an adult, the diaphragm dictates the amount of air that a child
inspires because the:
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A. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
B. rib cage is rigid and provides little flexibility.
C. abdominal organs force the diaphragm upward.
D. upper airway is smaller and easily collapsible.
A. intercostal muscles are not well developed.
Pale skin in a child indicates that the:
A. child is in severe decompensated shock.
B. oxygen content in the blood is decreased.
C. blood vessels near the skin are constricted.
D. child's core body temperature is elevated.
C. blood vessels near the skin are constricted.
Signs of vasoconstriction in the infant or child include:
A. warm, dry skin.
B. weak distal pulses.
C. a rapid heart rate.
D. brisk capillary refill.
B. weak distal pulses.
Which of the following statements regarding spinal injuries in pediatric
patients is correct?
A. Because of a child's proportionately large head, they are more prone to
spinal cord injuries than adults.
B. The majority of cervical spine injuries in children are partial transections of
the spinal cord, resulting inpartial paralysis.
C. Most cervical spine fractures in infants and children occur between the first
and second cervical vertebrae.
D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the
ligaments because of rapid movement of the head.
D. If the cervical spine is injured, it is most likely to be an injury to the ligaments
because of rapid movement of the head.
Compared to adults, the liver and spleen of pediatric patients are more prone
to injury and bleeding because they are:
A. proportionately larger and situated more anteriorly.
B. more vascular despite the fact that they are proportionately smaller.
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C. spaced further apart, which causes them to shift following trauma.
D. lower in the abdominal cavity, where the muscles are not as strong.
A. proportionately larger and situated more anteriorly.
The suture of the anterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____ months of
age, and the suture of the posterior fontanelle is typically closed by _____
months of age.
A. 2, 4
B. 6, 12
C. 12, 4
D. 18, 6
D. 18, 6
The purpose of the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) is to:
A. determine if the child's vital signs are within the age-appropriate limits.
B. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.
C. facilitate a rapid head-to-toe assessment of the child by visualization only.
D. gather critical data by performing a rapid hands-on assessment of the child.
B. allow you to rapidly and visually form a general impression of the child.
The components of the PAT are:
A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation.
B. mental status, heart rate, and systolic blood pressure.
C. skin condition, respiratory rate, and level of alertness.
D. activity, respiratory quality, and level of consciousness.
A. appearance, work of breathing, and skin circulation.
After using the PAT to form your general impression of a sick or injured child,
you should:
A. evaluate the child's baseline vital signs.
B. obtain a SAMPLE history from the parents.
C. perform a hands-on assessment of the ABCs.
D. assess the child's heart rate and skin condition.
C. perform a hands-on assessment of the ABCs.
A normal level of consciousness in an infant or child is characterized by:
A. normal interactiveness, awareness to time, and pink skin color.
B. awareness to place, pink and dry skin, and consistent eye contact.
