Pediatric CPR & Choking Response Practice Test

Question 1

Which of these is considered a high-risk choking food for toddlers?

Mashed bananas

Scrambled eggs

Cooked pasta

Whole grapes

Question 2

A 4-year-old child eats a peanut butter cookie and suddenly develops swollen lips, a rash, and difficulty breathing. What should you do FIRST?

Give them a glass of water and see if they improve

Call the parents and wait for instructions

Have them lay down and rest

Administer an EpiPen and call 911 immediately

Question 3

Which of the following is a mild to moderate sign of breathing distress?

The child is completely silent and not moving air.

The child has bluish skin and appears exhausted.

The child is breathing fast and making wheezing sounds.

The child is unresponsive and not breathing.

Question 4

Which of the following is a common household hazard for young children?

Stuffed animals in a crib

Unsecured furniture

Blind cords hanging within reach

All of the above

Question 5

What is the best way to prevent drowning at home?

Teach children how to hold their breath underwater

Keep bathroom doors closed and never leave a child alone in the tub

Always have a bucket of water available for children to play with

Let children play in shallow water without supervision

Question 6

What should you do if only adult AED pads are available for a small child?

Do not use the AED at all

Place one adult pad on the chest and one on the back

Place both adult pads on the chest, side by side

Cut the adult pads in half to make them smaller

Question 7

What should you do if a choking child becomes unconscious?

Continue performing the Heimlich maneuver until emergency help arrives

Try to pull the object out blindly with your fingers

Shake the child to wake them up

Lay the child on the ground, call 911, and begin CPR

Question 8

What is the best way to comfort a child after an emergency?

Tell them they are fine and ignore their feelings

Speak calmly, make eye contact, and offer comfort items like a toy or blanket

Distract them with a game and avoid mentioning what happened

Tell them how scary the situation was so they take it seriously

Question 9

Which situation requires follow-up medical care after an emergency?

The child briefly choked but is now breathing fine

The child had a seizure, even if it lasted only a minute

The child was scared but physically unharmed

The child had a mild allergic reaction but is feeling better

Question 10

What should you do immediately if a child is pulled from the water and is not breathing?

Lay them on their side and wait for them to cough up water

Call 911 and begin CPR immediately

Shake them gently to wake them up

Give them water to drink and monitor their breathing