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 NOT a symptom of a concussion?

Sudden, severe stomach pain

Confusion or memory loss

Sensitivity to light and noise

Dizziness or nausea

Question 3

After how many minutes without oxygen does irreversible brain damage begin?

1–2 minutes

4–6 minutes

10–15 minutes

20 minutes

Question 4

What should you do FIRST if a child is unresponsive and not breathing?

Shake them to try and wake them up

Call 911 and wait for help

Check their pulse for 30 seconds before deciding what to do

Start CPR immediately and use an AED if available

Question 5

Which safety measure reduces the risk of furniture tipping over?

Placing heavy objects on top of dressers

Using anti-tip furniture straps

Keeping drawers open for easy access

Encouraging children to climb furniture safely

Question 6

What is the first thing you should do if a child collapses and is unresponsive?

Start CPR immediately

Shake the child forcefully to wake them up

Tap their shoulder and call their name loudly

Wait a few minutes to see if they move

Question 7

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

1 inch

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

Question 8

Which of the following is a sign of partial choking?

The child is completely silent and turning blue

The child is coughing forcefully and making gagging sounds

The child suddenly collapses without warning

The child is grabbing their throat but still able to talk

Question 9

What should you NOT do during a febrile seizure?

Lay the child on their side

Time the seizure to see how long it lasts

Remove nearby objects to prevent injury

Put something in their mouth to prevent tongue-biting

Question 10

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