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

The formula (Age / 4) + 4 gives the uncuffed ETT size in millimeters for pediatric patients.

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

Positive pressure ventilation is the priority intervention for a newborn with apnea and bradycardia before starting compressions.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

24–40 breaths/min

Answer

Normal respiratory rate for a toddler aged 1–3 years is approximately 24–40 breaths per minute.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia with normal blood pressure

Answer

Children can maintain blood pressure through vasoconstriction and tachycardia until late in shock, making tachycardia with normal BP a sign of compensated shock.

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

Left lateral decubitus positioning relieves aortocaval compression by the gravid uterus, improving venous return and blood pressure.

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CEP CEP Pediatric & Obstetric Emergencies