QUIZZES WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 – 2027 .
SIDS risk factors - correct Answers -sleeping on stomach, smoking in household and prematurity,
Between 1 month and 1 year
Hypothesis of SIDs - correct Answers -Brainstem abnormalities, along with environmental stressors
SIDS prevention - correct Answers -supine sleeping position, avoid cigarette smoke, firm bedding,
exclusive Bret feeding for any amount of time, pacifier use
Family support for sids - correct Answers -giving no indication of wrongdoing, abuse, or neglect; making
sensitive judgments concerning any resuscitation efforts for the child; and comforting the family
members as much as possible. Call the OB and pediatrician so that no appointments are made or
questions about how the baby is when mother returns for visits, must have an autopsy
respiratory symptoms early - correct Answers -restlessness, anxiety, tachycardia/ tachypnea
respiratory symptoms late - correct Answers -bradycardia, extreme restlessness, severe dyspnea
Symptoms of respiratory tract infections - correct Answers -Fever, Poor feeding (anorexia),Vomiting,
Diarrhea, Color change, sweaty/clammy
Other signs of respiratory distress in children - correct Answers -flaring nostrils, retractions, grunting,
adventitious breath sounds (or absent breath sounds), use of accessory muscles, head bobbing ,
decreased Po2, elevated Pco2, cyanosis and pallor
Respiratory Management - correct Answers -H&H, clear airway, enhance lung expansion, isolate if
needed, fever and pain management
,nasopharyngitis - correct Answers -"Common cold"
Pharyngitis - correct Answers -"Soar throat"
Streptococcal Pharyngitis diagnostic - correct Answers -Rapid strep, throat culture
Streptococcal Pharyngitis therapeutic management - correct Answers -Full course antibiotic ,check urine
for protein in 2 weeks
Tonsillectomy/adeniodectomy - correct Answers -Avoid citrus, ice cream, red liquids, dairy products
Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis - correct Answers -Affects children less than 5 yrs
Usually viral
Stridor
Cool mist (tent or hood), nebulized epinephrine, corticosteroids
Assessment extremely important
Fluids, rest, reduce agitation
Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis causes - correct Answers -- Caused by RSV, influenza A&B, M.
pneumoniae
- Sx: Low-grade fever, restlessness, hoarseness, barky cough, inspiratory stridor, retractions
Acute Epiglottitis - correct Answers -Inflammation of the epiglottis; H influenzae type b is the most
common cause, especially in nonimmunized children, Causes airway obstruction
Acute Epiglottitis therapeutic - correct Answers -Assess airway, manage airway, anti-infammitories,
maintain child in upright position
Bronchiolitis (RSV) - correct Answers -viral infection the bronchioles that is characterized by thick
secretions
, RSV - correct Answers -contact isolation, monitor pulse ox/CR, maintain airway
Prevention of RSV - correct Answers -Palivizumab (Synagis) monoclonal antibody, which is given monthly
in an IM injection for a maximum of five doses to prevent hospitalization
pneumonia - correct Answers -An inflammation of lung tissue, wherer the alveoli in the affected areas
fill w/fluid
Pneumonia treatment - correct Answers -Rest, antibiotic administration for bacterial strain, position
changes
Foreign body aspiration problems - correct Answers -Asphyxiation, respiratory tract infection
Foreign body aspiration - correct Answers -Leading cause of fatal injury in children younger than 1 year,
most common in children 1-3 years
Common foreign body aspirates - correct Answers -Fun foods, sharp objects, balloons
Asthma - correct Answers -chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by recurring
symptoms, airway obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and an underlying inflammation process
Clinical manifestation of asthma - correct Answers -Shortness of breath, Prolonged expiratory phase,
Audible wheeze, May have a malar flush and red ears, Lips deep, dark red color, May progress to
cyanosis of nail beds or circumoral cyanosis, Restlessness, Apprehension, Prominent sweating as the
attack progresses Older children sitting upright with shoulders in a hunched-over position, hands on the
bed or chair, and arms braced (tripod) Speaking with short, panting, broken phrases
Goals of Asthma Management - correct Answers -Avoid exacerbation
Avoid allergens
Relieve asthmatic episodes promptly
Relieve bronchospasm