CEP CEP Pediatric & Obstetric Emergencies

Question 1

What is the correct formula for estimating endotracheal tube size in a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

(Age / 4) + 4

Answer

(Age + 16) / 4

Answer

Age / 4 + 16

Answer

(Age + 4) / 4

Question 2

A newborn delivered in the field is apneic and has a heart rate of 55 bpm. What is the first intervention?

Accepted Answer

Positive pressure ventilation with oxygen

Answer

Administer epinephrine

Answer

Begin chest compressions

Answer

Dry and stimulate the infant

Question 3

What is the normal respiratory rate range for a 2-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

24–40 breaths/min

Answer

12–20 breaths/min

Answer

20–30 breaths/min

Answer

30–60 breaths/min

Question 4

Which sign is most indicative of compensated shock in a pediatric patient?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia with normal blood pressure

Answer

Hypotension

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Altered mental status

Question 5

A pregnant patient at 32 weeks gestation is found supine and hypotensive. What is the immediate intervention?

Accepted Answer

Place in left lateral decubitus position

Answer

Administer IV fluid bolus

Answer

Elevate the legs

Answer

Administer vasopressors

Question 6

What Apgar component assesses the infant's reflex irritability at 1 and 5 minutes after birth?

Accepted Answer

Grimace/reflex response

Answer

Muscle tone

Answer

Heart rate

Answer

Respiratory effort