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3 Pediatric Respiratory Distress Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Pediatric Respiratory Distress, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: A single breathing-rate measurement, by itself, establishes how severe a child's respiratory problem is.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

What is the name of the noisy breathing sound that is usually heard during inhalation?

Fill in the blank

1 point

When feasible, especially in infants or when breathing is irregular, count breathing for .

Choose one

1 point

A child is breathing harder than usual and has retractions but remains alert and is moving air. Which interpretation best fits these findings?

A
The child has respiratory failure because any retractions mean breathing is no longer effective.
B
The child has respiratory distress; the increased effort needs prompt assessment and reassessment.
C
The child is improving because crying shows that breathing is adequate.
D
The child has respiratory arrest because the breathing rate is faster than expected.

True or false

1 point

True or false: If a child becomes quieter and shows less visible struggle, the child is necessarily improving.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A child with suspected spinal injury has an obstructed airway. Which approach to opening the airway is recommended?

A
Use a head-tilt maneuver first and avoid reassessing the airway.
B
Do not attempt to open the airway until the cause of the breathing problem is known.
C
Use a jaw thrust first; if it does not open the airway, prioritize airway patency.
D
Use a blind finger sweep to clear any possible obstruction.

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1 point

Which findings are listed as warning signs of pediatric respiratory failure? Select all that apply.

A
Worsening fatigue
B
Nasal flaring alone
C
Weak or irregular breathing
D
Restlessness alone
E
Poor air movement

Written response

1 point

For an infant or child with a pulse who needs rescue breathing, the cited 2025 AHA guidance recommends how many breaths in each 2–3-second interval?

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1 point

When pulse oximetry is available, interpret its reading alongside .

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1 point

A child's pulse-oximetry reading does not appear alarming, but the child has worsening fatigue and poor air movement. What is the best interpretation?

A
Treat the reading as decisive because monitor results are more reliable than appearance.
B
Assess the child directly and do not let the reading override signs of serious illness.
C
Stop reassessing once the reading is within the expected range.
D
Ignore breathing effort and use the reading as the sole measure of severity.

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1 point

A child has worsening respiratory distress. Which initial actions are consistent with the guidance? Select all that apply.

A
Call for help early when the distress is severe or worsening.
B
Force the child to lie flat to simplify the assessment.
C
Keep the child calm and allow a position of comfort.
D
Delay escalation until cyanosis appears.
E
Give oxygen when indicated and available, following local protocol.

Open ended

1 point

Outline a rapid, systematic assessment of a child with breathing difficulty. Include the main areas to assess and explain how urgent support and reassessment fit into the process.

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1 point

A child may be choking, but no obstructing material is visible. Which action should be avoided?

A
Perform a blind finger sweep to check for an obstruction.
B
Keep the child calm and in a position of comfort.
C
Activate emergency help for severe or worsening signs.
D
Use an age-appropriate airway-opening maneuver if trained.

True or false

1 point

True or false: If a child's breathing is absent or inadequate, do not delay ventilation while setting up oxygen.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A child with breathing difficulty is more distressed when handled and settles while sitting near a caregiver. What is the best initial approach?

A
Lay the child flat to make breathing easier to observe.
B
Keep the child calm and allow a position of comfort.
C
Move the child repeatedly to check whether breathing changes.
D
Separate the child from a caregiver even if the caregiver helps them settle.

Written response

1 point

What clinical term describes skin pulling in around or below the ribs, or above the breastbone, as a child breathes?

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1 point

A child may be choking, but no object is visible in the mouth. Which action is consistent with the guidance?

A
Sweep a finger through the child’s mouth to search for an obstruction.
B
Delay airway support until the cause of choking is confirmed.
C
Avoid blind finger sweeps for suspected choking.
D
Force the child to lie flat before checking the airway.

Choose one

1 point

A child’s breathing difficulty is worsening and the child is becoming difficult to arouse. What should you do?

A
Call for help early and arrange emergency evaluation and transport as appropriate.
B
Wait for blue or gray lips before escalating.
C
Continue observation without seeking help unless breathing stops.
D
Focus on identifying the cause before providing urgent support.

Choose one

1 point

A pulse oximeter reading appears reassuring, but a child looks seriously ill and has increased work of breathing. How should you use the reading?

A
Treat the pulse oximeter reading as the only reliable measure of severity.
B
Interpret the reading alongside the child’s appearance and breathing.
C
Ignore the child’s breathing if the reading appears reassuring.
D
Wait for an abnormal reading before responding to signs of serious illness.

Written response

1 point

When spinal injury is suspected, which airway-opening maneuver should a trained rescuer try first?