Pediatric CPR & Choking Response Practice Test

Question 1

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 2

A 5-year-old falls and hits their head on the floor. They seem fine at first but begin vomiting 15 minutes later. What should you do?

Give them water and see if they feel better

Let them sleep and check on them in the morning

Take them to the emergency room immediately

Have them lay down and rest

Question 3

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 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

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 6

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 7

How should you place an infant (under 1 year old) in the recovery position?

Lay them on their back with their head tilted forward

Lay them on their side, slightly facing downward

Lay them on their stomach with arms extended

Sit them upright in a car seat

Question 8

Which of the following is a common mistake when using the recovery position?

Checking their breathing every minute

Keeping their head slightly tilted downward

Rolling them onto their back instead of their side

Monitoring them closely until help arrives

Question 9

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 10

What is the correct first step when treating a minor burn?

Apply ice to cool the burn quickly

Cover the burn with butter to seal the heat

Wrap the burn tightly with a cloth

Run cool (not ice-cold) water over the burn for 10–15 minutes