| When intubating an infant, a rolled blanket should be placed under the occiput to help with aligning the oral, pharyngeal and tracheal axis, for an optimal position. (False) |
63.4 |
73.2 |
0.366 |
| Compared to the adult larynx, the infant larynx is more anterior. (True) |
90.0 |
100.0 |
0.046 |
| Edema and swelling in croup is restricted to the oropharynx. (False) |
100.0 |
95.1 |
0.157 |
| In a child, laryngospasm will only partially obstruct the airway. (False) |
95.0 |
97.6 |
0.564 |
| A nasal pharyngeal airway (NPA) can bypass tongue swelling to improve ventilation in a child. (True) |
90.0 |
97.6 |
0.083 |
| For a child with a partially obstructed airway, an oral airway adjunct is an appropriate initial choice when the child is awake. (False) |
90.0 |
97.6 |
0.180 |
| In a partial airway obstruction of a child, intubation should be performed immediately. (False) |
85.0 |
95.1 |
0.157 |
| Children presenting with anaphylaxis typically will have a rash. (True) |
35.0 |
92.7 |
0.000 |
| In anaphylaxis the first line of treatment is oxygen and epinephrine. (True) |
95.0 |
100.0 |
0.317 |
| In anaphylaxis, once epinephrine has been given, a second dose should not be given. (False) |
97.5 |
100.0 |
0.317 |
| H2 blockers such as ranitidine can be used in the management of anaphylaxis. (True) |
85.0 |
92.7 |
0.317 |
| You are presented with a toddler who has possibly aspirated a foreign body. The presence of coughing and crying is suggestive of a complete airway obstruction. (False) |
100.0 |
100.0 |
1.00 |
| The Heimlich maneuver is appropriate to use once children are over 1 year of age. (True) |
35.0 |
92.7 |
0.000 |
| To remove a foreign body which is visible above the vocal cords, the McGill forceps should be inserted into the mouth in the open position. (False) |
52.5 |
80.5 |
0.001 |
| The incidence of foreign body aspiration is highest in infants under 1 year. (False) |
85.0 |
87.8 |
0.480 |
| Following a house fire, smoke inhalation often causes anaphylaxis. (False) |
90.0 |
90.2 |
1.00 |
| A child with airway burns may present with stridor or wheezing or both. (True) |
100.0 |
100.0 |
1.00 |
| Early intubation is the treatment for a child with airway burns and signs of airway edema. (True) |
97.6 |
100.0 |
0.317 |
| Following trauma, cervical spine precautions do not need to be taken in children during intubation. (False) |
100.0 |
95.1 |
0.157 |
