BLS Pediatric Starter Set
Question types in this set: Multiple ChoiceFeaturedA short set of pediatric related questions at the EMT-B level. Multiple choice — 4 options; one correct per question. Wrong answers use other key facts from this set where possible, plus generic protocol fallbacks.
30 questions in this set. Use View question to see full text, answers, and image.
Questions
- What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in pediatric patients?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You are performing CPR on a 6-year-old child. What is the correct compression rate?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for one-rescuer CPR on a child?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- How do you determine the correct size of an oropharyngeal airway for a pediatric patient?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A 2-year-old child is in respiratory distress with stridor and a barking cough. This is most consistent with:Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the correct depth of chest compressions for an infant during CPR?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You are assessing a 4-month-old infant who is unresponsive and not breathing. What is your first action?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A pediatric patient has a high fever and is having a seizure. What is the most important initial action?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the normal respiratory rate range for a newborn?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You are ventilating an apneic 3-year-old child with a BVM. What is the correct ventilation rate?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A 6-month-old infant is choking on a small toy and becomes unresponsive. What should you do?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is a key difference in the pediatric airway compared to an adult?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You find a 2-year-old child with a fever who is lethargic and has a stiff neck. You should suspect:Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the correct compression depth for CPR on a 5-year-old child?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A pediatric patient is in cardiac arrest. After how many minutes of CPR should you use an AED?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the most common cause of respiratory distress in infants?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You are treating a 4-year-old child with suspected epiglottitis. What should you avoid doing?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the normal heart rate range for a 1-year-old child?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A 3-month-old infant is found unresponsive. What is the preferred method to open the airway?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You are performing CPR on a newborn. What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A pediatric patient has a foreign body airway obstruction and is conscious. What is the correct treatment for a child over 1 year old?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is a late sign of shock in pediatric patients?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You are assessing a 5-year-old child with difficulty breathing. What position do most children prefer?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the most appropriate oxygen delivery device for a child in moderate respiratory distress?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A 2-year-old child has a seizure lasting longer than 5 minutes. This is called:Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the correct way to size a pediatric bag-valve mask?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- You find an infant with suspected sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). What is your priority?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in unconscious pediatric patients?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- A 7-year-old child is in cardiac arrest. How many rescuers should perform CPR when possible?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS
- What is the priority intervention for a pediatric patient in anaphylaxis?Multiple ChoicePediatrics · BLS