GENERAL CONCEPTS
TRUE or FALSE:
The immediate goal in managing respiratory distress is to restore oxygenation and ventilation
TRUE
A child with an occasional barking cough, minimal stridor, and mild retractions likely has:
A. Mild croup
B. Moderate croup
C. Severe croup
D. Impending respiratory failure
mild croup
TRUE or FALSE:
Albuterol may be used to treat wheezing in anaphylaxis.
True
If a choking child becomes unresponsive, what should you do first?
A. Attempt to visualize the object
B. Begin CPR
C. Deliver abdominal thrusts
D. Sweep the mouth blindly
B. Begin CPR
The correct ventilation rate for a child during rescue breathing is:
A. 10–12 breaths per minute
B. 12–20 breaths per minute
C. 20–30 breaths per minute
D. 30–40 breaths per minute
C. 20-30 breaths per minute
The first priority when managing a child with respiratory distress is:
A. Identify the cause of distress
B. Establish IV access
C. Restore oxygenation and ventilation
D. Administer corticosteroids
C. Restore oxygenation and ventilation
Which medication helps reduce airway swelling in moderate to severe croup?
A. Albuterol
B. Nebulized epinephrine
C. Ipratropium bromide
D. Magnesium sulfate
B. Nebulized epinephrine
The first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is:
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Epinephrine (IM)
C. Corticosteroids
D. Albuterol
B. Epinephrine (IM)
If a choking child becomes unresponsive, what should you do first?
A. Attempt to visualize the object
B. Begin CPR
C. Deliver abdominal thrusts
D. Sweep the mouth blindly
B. Begin CPR
Each rescue breath should last:
A. 1 second
B. 2 seconds
C. 3 seconds
D. 5 seconds
A. 1 second
The correct sequence for managing a pediatric respiratory emergency is:
A. Intervene → Evaluate → Identify
B. Evaluate → Identify → Intervene
C. Identify → Intervene → Evaluate
D. Evaluate → Intervene → Identify
B. Evaluate → Identify → Intervene
Which corticosteroid is commonly used in croup treatment?
A. Methylprednisolone
B. Hydrocortisone
C. Dexamethasone
D. Prednisone
C. Dexamethasone
Epinephrine for moderate to severe anaphylaxis can be repeated every:
A. 5 minutes
B. 10–15 minutes
C. 20 minutes
D. 30 minutes
B. 10-15 minutes
TRUE or FALSE:
If you can’t see an object in the airway, blind finger sweeps should be attempted.
Pulse checks during rescue breathing should be performed:
A. Every 30 seconds
B. Every minute
C. Every 2 minutes
D. Every 5 minutes
C. Every 2 minutes