Pediatric Emergency Medicine Quiz
Test your knowledge with these essential pediatric emergency medicine questions.
A 4-year-old presents with stridor and a barking cough. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Croup
Asthma
Epiglottitis
Bronchiolitis
Other
Which of the following is the initial fluid of choice for pediatric septic shock?
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Normal saline
Dextrose 5% in water
Lactated Ringer’s
Albumin
Other
A 2-year-old is actively seizing. What is the first-line medication?
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Lorazepam
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Levetiracetam
Other
What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children?
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Respiratory failure
Arrhythmia
Sepsis
Congenital heart disease
Other
A 3-year-old has a capillary refill time of 5 seconds and is lethargic. What is the next best step?
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Administer IV fluids
Give oral rehydration
Start antibiotics
Obtain a CT scan
Other
Which sign is most specific for increased intracranial pressure in a child?
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Papilledema
Vomiting
Headache
Irritability
Other
A 6-year-old presents after a fall with a deformed, swollen forearm. What is the most appropriate initial management?
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Immobilize and provide pain control
Immediate surgery
Apply heat
Begin antibiotics
Other
Which of the following is a red flag for child abuse in the emergency setting?
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Inconsistent history
Bruising on bony prominences
Fever
Vomiting
Other
What is the most appropriate airway maneuver for an unconscious child with suspected cervical spine injury?
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Jaw thrust
Head tilt-chin lift
Oropharyngeal airway
Nasopharyngeal airway
Other
A 5-year-old with a history of asthma presents with wheezing and respiratory distress. What is the recommended initial treatment?
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Inhaled albuterol
Oral steroids only
Antibiotics
Chest X-ray
Other
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