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2 Pediatric Initial Assessment and Triage Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Pediatric Initial Assessment and Triage, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

At first contact, observe a child before handling them.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

When assessing an infant's airway, keep the head and neck in a position.

Written response

1 point

Which mnemonic organizes a brief focused history into signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past history, last intake, and events?

Choose one

1 point

Which three components make up the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?

A
Airway, breathing, and circulation
B
Appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin
C
Responsiveness, blood pressure, and temperature
D
Breathing, disability, and exposure

True or false

1 point

A normal blood pressure rules out early shock in a child.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Name one observable behavior, other than interaction with a caregiver, that can help establish whether a child is acting normally for them.

Choose one

1 point

A child has been working hard to breathe and then becomes quieter and less responsive. What is the most appropriate interpretation?

A
The child's breathing effort has stopped, so the problem has resolved.
B
The child is settling and no further assessment is needed.
C
The child may be deteriorating and needs prompt reassessment.
D
The change matters only if the child's blood pressure falls.

Fill in the blank

1 point

When taking an injury history, clarify the mechanism, timing, and any loss of .

Choose one

1 point

A child is being assessed after trauma. Which approach best reflects the recommended priorities?

A
Rely on the reported mechanism to determine the child's condition.
B
Consider cervical-spine injury and use suitable precautions while maintaining airway care.
C
Complete the full history before assessing the airway.
D
Wait for hypotension before escalating concern.

Choose all

1 point

Which findings should prompt escalation? Select all that apply.

A
Airway obstruction
B
Severe respiratory distress
C
A caregiver asks when the child can eat
D
Major bleeding
E
Seizure
F
A stable finding with no change from the child's baseline

Choose one

1 point

A child has an immediate threat that requires care, but the SAMPLE history is incomplete. What should the clinician do?

A
Finish all history questions before intervening.
B
Obtain the full past history before assessing immediate threats.
C
Address immediate threats and do not delay urgent care to complete the history.
D
Wait until the caregiver is available before starting assessment.

Choose all

1 point

After an intervention, which findings should be rechecked and documented? Select all that apply.

A
Vital signs
B
Oxygenation
C
Mental status
D
The child's favorite activity
E
Work of breathing and perfusion
F
Response to care

Open ended

1 point

A caregiver says their child is not acting normally, although one measurement appears reassuring. How should you use this information and decide what to do next?

Written response

1 point

Which ABCDE step assesses a child's responsiveness and age-appropriate interaction?

Written response

1 point

In the SAMPLE history, which heading covers a child's last food or drink and recent feeding or hydration?

True or false

1 point

A child's blood pressure is normal, so early shock can be ruled out.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

At first contact, a child looks unwell, but you have not yet handled them. Which set of observations makes up the Pediatric Assessment Triangle?

A
Appearance, pulse rate, and blood pressure
B
Appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin
C
Airway sounds, oxygen saturation, and temperature
D
Responsiveness, pupils, and blood glucose

Choose one

1 point

While assessing an infant's airway, which head and neck position should you use?

A
Flex the neck to bring the chin toward the chest
B
Turn the head fully to one side
C
Keep the head and neck in a neutral position
D
Extend the neck as far as possible

Choose one

1 point

During the airway assessment, which finding should raise immediate concern for an airway threat?

A
Stridor
B
Normal age-appropriate interaction
C
Warm skin with strong pulses
D
Symmetrical chest movement without increased effort

Choose one

1 point

A child has been working hard to breathe but then becomes unusually quiet and less responsive. What is the safest interpretation?

A
The respiratory problem has resolved
B
The child is simply becoming more comfortable
C
The child can be left without further assessment
D
The child may be tiring or deteriorating and needs prompt reassessment