Pediatric Emergency Nursing Quiz

Test your knowledge on pediatric emergency nursing with 15 crucial questions covering respiratory distress, trauma, seizures, and more.

#1

What is the most common cause of respiratory distress in pediatric patients?

Asthma
Pneumonia
Bronchiolitis
Foreign body aspiration
#2

What is the most common pediatric emergency involving altered mental status?

Febrile seizure
Meningitis
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Head injury
#3

What is the recommended method for estimating the weight of a pediatric patient in an emergency situation?

Asking the child's parent or guardian
Using a length-based tape
Estimating based on age
Weighing the child on a scale
#4

In pediatric respiratory emergencies, what is the initial intervention for a child with severe respiratory distress?

Administering oxygen
Performing chest compressions
Applying a tourniquet
Suctioning the airway
#5

In pediatric cardiac emergencies, what is the recommended depth for chest compressions in infants?

1 inch
1.5 inches
2 inches
2.5 inches
#6

Which vital sign is considered the most critical indicator of a pediatric patient's overall condition?

Heart rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#7

What is the recommended method for assessing the circulation of a pediatric patient during an emergency?

Palpating the brachial pulse
Palpating the carotid pulse
Palpating the femoral pulse
Palpating the radial pulse
#8

In pediatric trauma, what is the priority intervention for a child with a suspected spinal injury?

Administering pain medication
Immobilizing the spine
Performing chest compressions
Elevating the legs
#9

What is the initial drug of choice for treating status epilepticus in a pediatric patient?

Diazepam
Phenytoin
Lorazepam
Levetiracetam
#10

In the context of pediatric trauma, what is the purpose of the 'ABCs' approach?

Assessing blood glucose levels
Evaluating airway, breathing, and circulation
Checking for broken bones
Administering antibiotics
#11

In pediatric resuscitation, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio during CPR for a single rescuer?

15:2
30:2
5:1
10:1
#12

What is the primary cause of shock in pediatric patients?

Hypovolemia
Cardiogenic failure
Anaphylaxis
Sepsis
#13

When assessing a child for signs of dehydration, which physical finding is indicative of severe dehydration?

Capillary refill less than 2 seconds
Sunken fontanelles
Moist mucous membranes
Urine output of 1 mL/kg/hour
#14

What is the primary goal of pediatric emergency triage?

Stabilizing vital signs
Diagnosing the condition
Providing definitive treatment
Sorting patients based on severity
#15

Which of the following signs is characteristic of meningococcal sepsis in a pediatric patient?

Petechial rash
Cyanosis
Jaundice
Peripheral edema

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