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1. The pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) consists of which three components?
a) Airway, Breathing, Circulation
b) Appearance, Work of Breathing, Circulation to Skin
c) Mental Status, Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate
d) Pulse Oximetry, Capillary Refill, Blood Pressure
ANSWER: b) Appearance, Work of Breathing, Circulation to Skin
2. A 4-year-old child presents with a brassy, barking cough and mild stridor. The most likely diagnosis is:
a) Epiglottitis
b) Bacterial Tracheitis
c) Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
d) Foreign Body Aspiration
ANSWER: c) Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
3. The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on an infant is:
a) 15:2
b) 30:2
c) 15:1
d) 30:1
ANSWER: b) 30:2
4. Signs of compensated shock in a child include:
a) Bradycardia and hypotension
b) Tachycardia and cool, mottled extremities
c) Apnea and fixed, dilated pupils
,d) Hypertension and bradypnea
ANSWER: b) Tachycardia and cool, mottled extremities
5. The preferred intraosseous (IO) insertion site in a young child is the:
a) Distal femur
b) Proximal humerus
c) Proximal tibia
d) Sternum
ANSWER: c) Proximal tibia
6. A 2-month-old infant presents with a history of "turning blue" during a crying spell. The primary
assessment reveals a loud, harsh systolic murmur. This presentation is most consistent with:
a) Sepsis
b) Tetralogy of Fallot
c) Asthma
d) Seizure disorder
ANSWER: b) Tetralogy of Fallot
7. The initial fluid bolus for a child in hypovolemic shock is:
a) 10 mL/kg
b) 20 mL/kg
c) 40 mL/kg
d) 60 mL/kg
ANSWER: b) 20 mL/kg
8. Which of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in a child?
a) Headache
b) Vomiting
c) Cushing's Triad (hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations)
,d) Irritability
ANSWER: c) Cushing's Triad (hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations)
9. A 7-year-old with a known peanut allergy is stung by a bee and develops urticaria, facial swelling, and
wheezing. The first-line medication of choice is:
a) Albuterol
b) Diphenhydramine
c) Epinephrine
d) Methylprednisolone
ANSWER: c) Epinephrine
10. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses which three functions?
a) Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
b) Eye Opening, Verbal Response, Motor Response
c) Orientation, Memory, Concentration
d) Pupil Reaction, Motor Strength, Sensory Response
ANSWER: b) Eye Opening, Verbal Response, Motor Response
11. When using a length-based resuscitation tape (e.g., Broselow tape), the correct color zone is
determined by the child's:
a) Weight
b) Age
c) Height/Length
d) Body Mass Index (BMI)
ANSWER: c) Height/Length
12. A toddler presents with sudden onset of coughing and choking. The child is alert but has diminished
breath sounds on the right. The most appropriate initial action is to:
a) Administer back blows and chest thrusts
b) Perform blind finger sweeps
, c) Provide 100% oxygen via non-rebreather mask
d) Assist with ventilations using a bag-valve-mask
ANSWER: a) Administer back blows and chest thrusts
13. The normal systolic blood pressure for a 5-year-old child is approximately:
a) 60 mmHg
b) 80 mmHg
c) 100 mmHg
d) 120 mmHg
ANSWER: c) 100 mmHg
14. A child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is most at risk for which complication during treatment?
a) Hyperkalemia
b) Hypoglycemia
c) Cerebral Edema
d) Pulmonary Edema
ANSWER: c) Cerebral Edema
15. The "tripod" position is a classic sign of:
a) Cardiac failure
b) Severe respiratory distress
c) Abdominal pain
d) Head injury
ANSWER: b) Severe respiratory distress
16. For a pediatric patient with a stable, narrow-complex tachycardia, the first-line treatment is:
a) Synchronized Cardioversion
b) Adenosine
c) Vagal Maneuvers