Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Response Quiz

Test your knowledge on pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with these essential questions. Get ready to save lives!

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What is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio during pediatric CPR?

15:2

30:2

5:1

10:1

What is the recommended rate of chest compressions per minute during pediatric CPR?

100-120

80-100

60-80

30-40

Which of the following is a common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest in infants?

Congenital heart defects

Hypertension

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Diabetes mellitus

Which of the following is a recommended action if a child is choking but can still cough forcefully or speak?

Begin chest compressions

Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver)

Initiate rescue breaths

Administer epinephrine

What is the preferred method for delivering oxygen to a child during resuscitation?

Nasal cannula

Simple face mask

Non-rebreather mask

Venturi mask

Which of the following is the most common initial rhythm seen in pediatric cardiac arrest?

Ventricular fibrillation

Asystole

Pulseless electrical activity (PEA)

Bradycardia

What is the recommended depth of chest compressions for pediatric CPR?

1 inch (2.5 cm)

0.5 inch (1.3 cm)

2 inches (5 cm)

1.5 inches (4 cm)

During pediatric CPR, where should you position your hands for chest compressions?

Lower half of the sternum

Upper half of the sternum

At the xiphoid process

Below the rib cage

Which of the following actions should be performed first in pediatric CPR?

Assessment of responsiveness

Opening the airway

Checking for breathing

Start chest compressions

#10

In pediatric CPR, what is the correct compression depth-to-diameter ratio for infants?

1:1

2:1

1:2

2:3

#11

Which of the following is a reversible cause of pediatric cardiac arrest according to the PALS algorithm?

Hypovolemia

Hypothyroidism

Hypothermia

Hyperkalemia

#12

What is the recommended age range for the term 'pediatric' in the context of CPR?

0-5 years

0-8 years

0-12 years

0-18 years

#13

Which of the following is a common cause of pediatric cardiac arrest in older children and adolescents?

Acute respiratory failure

Anaphylaxis

Drug overdose

Sepsis

#14

Which of the following is a common cause of pediatric respiratory distress in neonates?

Congenital heart defects

Transient tachypnea of the newborn

Sepsis

Diabetic ketoacidosis

#15

What is the recommended initial dose of epinephrine for pediatric anaphylaxis?

0.01 mg/kg

0.1 mg/kg

0.5 mg/kg

1 mg/kg