Pediatric CPR & Choking Response Practice Test

Question 1

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 2

If a child’s heart stops, how long before permanent brain damage begins?

1–2 minutes

4–6 minutes

10–15 minutes

20 minutes

Question 3

What is the first step when you see a child collapse?

Start chest compressions immediately

Shake the child forcefully to wake them up

Tap the child and call their name loudly

Wait a few minutes to see if they wake up

Question 4

Which of the following is a sign that a child needs CPR?

The child is gasping but unresponsive

The child is crying loudly after falling

The child is breathing but not speaking

The child has a minor cut but is awake and alert

Question 5

Where should you place AED pads on a child (1–8 years old)?

One pad on the chest, one on the back

Both pads side by side on the chest

One pad on each arm

One pad on each leg

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign of complete airway blockage (a life-threatening emergency)?

The child is wheezing but still able to breathe

The child is making weak coughing sounds and gasping for air

The child is coughing loudly and drinking water

The child is silent, unable to breathe or make any noise

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 experiencing anaphylaxis?

Give an antihistamine and wait 30 minutes

Have them drink water and rest

Use an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) and call 911

Try to keep them distracted to see if it passes