Pediatric CPR & Choking Response Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following could be a sign of secondary drowning (hours after a water incident)?

Persistent coughing

Sudden fatigue

Difficulty breathing

All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a key sign that a child is experiencing a complete airway blockage from choking?

Loud coughing and crying

Grabbing at their throat but unable to make noise

Watery eyes and gagging

Swallowing repeatedly but looking uncomfortable

Question 3

Which food is considered one of the highest choking hazards for young children?

Soft cheese

Scrambled eggs

Whole grapes

Question 4

A child collapses and is unresponsive. What should you do FIRST?

Check for a pulse before doing anything else.

Start CPR immediately and call 911.

Wait a few moments to see if the child regains consciousness.

Sit the child upright and encourage slow breaths.

Question 5

How deep should chest compressions be for a child (1–8 years old)?

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

Question 6

When should you use an AED on a child?

If the child has fainted but is still breathing normally

If the child is unresponsive and not breathing normally

Only if you are 100% sure the child’s heart has stopped

Only after performing 5 minutes of CPR

Question 7

Where should you place your hands when performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking child?

Just above the belly button but below the ribcage

On their chest, just above the heart

At the base of the neck

On the back, between the shoulder blades

Question 8

Which of the following is a warning sign that a child may still have airway swelling or irritation after choking?

Talking and playing normally

Occasional hiccups

Persistent coughing or wheezing

Laughing and acting energetic

Question 9

What is the most common cause of febrile seizures?

Dehydration

A sudden rise in body temperature due to fever

Head trauma

Low blood sugar

Question 10

When should you immediately call 911 instead of Poison Control?

If the child is unconscious, having trouble breathing, or having a seizure

If the child swallowed a small amount of something non-toxic

If the child has a mild rash but is acting normal

If the child swallowed something, but you’re unsure what it was