Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Principles Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on respiratory distress, seizures, shock, and more in pediatric emergency medicine.

#1

Which of the following is not a common cause of pediatric respiratory distress?

Asthma
Pneumonia
Cardiac arrest
Bronchiolitis
#2

What is the recommended treatment for a child in status epilepticus?

Benzodiazepines
NSAIDs
Antibiotics
Antivirals
#3

Which of the following is a sign of increased intracranial pressure in infants?

Bulging fontanelle
Sunken fontanelle
Flat fontanelle
Soft fontanelle
#4

What is the first-line treatment for a child with moderate to severe croup?

Oral corticosteroids
Inhaled bronchodilators
IV antibiotics
Nebulized epinephrine
#5

Which of the following is a common cause of pediatric seizures?

Febrile illness
Hyperglycemia
Hypertension
Hypoxia
#6

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Kawasaki disease?

Conjunctivitis
Chest pain
Jaundice
Peripheral edema
#7

What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in pediatric septic shock?

To maintain urine output
To correct electrolyte imbalances
To raise blood pressure
To restore tissue perfusion
#8

Which of the following is a common cause of pediatric poisoning?

Iron
Calcium
Vitamin C
Magnesium
#9

What is the recommended treatment for a child with severe croup?

Oral antibiotics
Nebulized epinephrine
Antihistamines
Steroid therapy
#10

What is the most common cause of pediatric head injury?

Sports injuries
Motor vehicle accidents
Falls
Assaults
#11

Which of the following is a key difference between pediatric and adult trauma?

Pediatric patients have higher tolerance for hypovolemia
Pediatric patients have lower surface area to mass ratio
Pediatric patients have less compliant chest walls
Pediatric patients have slower metabolic rates
#12

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

Hypertension
Myocardial infarction
Respiratory failure
Hypothermia
#13

What is the primary treatment for a child with anaphylactic shock?

IV fluids
Epinephrine
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
#14

What is the most appropriate initial management for a child with a suspected foreign body aspiration?

Bronchoscopy
Chest X-ray
Heimlich maneuver
Nebulized bronchodilators
#15

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of intussusception in children?

Sausage-shaped mass on palpation
High-pitched bowel sounds
Bloody diarrhea
Visible peristalsis

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