Mechanical Ventilation in Children Practice Questions

Question 1

A 3-4 month old baby with heart rate 250/min, QRS complex less than 0.07 sec and no P wave, Diagnosis will be :

Accepted Answer

SVT

Answer

VT

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PSVT with block

Answer

Sinus tachycardia

Question 2

In RDS in a child, which cells are found defective?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 pneumocytes

Answer

Bronchial epithelium

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Type 1 pneumocytes

Answer

Clara cells

Question 3

According to neonatal resuscitation protocol, how much oxygen to give in a term neonate with apnea and bradycardia initially?

Accepted Answer

21%

Answer

100%

Answer

50%

Answer

30%

Question 4

Which of the following statements accurately describes the benefits of prone positioning in ventilation for a polytrauma patient with ARDS?

Accepted Answer

Recommended for patients with low PaO2/FiO2 ratio

Answer

Can improve oxygenation when used for 6-8 hours

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Generally enhances oxygenation but not guaranteed for all patients

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Current evidence shows some improvement in outcomes with its use

Question 5

In which of the following conditions is Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Answer

Pneumonia

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Pulmonary edema

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Question 6

A 3-month-old child presents with indrawing of the chest and a respiratory rate of 52 breaths per minute. This condition can be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Respiratory distress

Answer

SIRS

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Tachypnoea

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ARDS

Question 7

An unconscious child is brought to the casualty. What is the correct sequence of the management?

Accepted Answer

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

Answer

Circulation, Airway, Breathing

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Breathing, Circulation, Airway

Answer

Circulation, Breathing, Airway

Question 8

A child with moderate to severe head injury is admitted in PICU. First line treatments are all except:

Accepted Answer

IV mannitol

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Analgesia and sedation

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Hypothermia

Answer

Controlled mechanical ventilation

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the ABCDE approach in pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration is a component of the ABCDE approach.

Answer

Airway management is essential in PALS.

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Breathing assessment is part of the ABCDE approach.

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Circulation is a critical component of the ABCDE approach.

Question 10

Which of the following Mapleson circuit breathing system is used in children?

Accepted Answer

Ayers T tube

Answer

Mapelson D

Answer

Mapelson C

Answer

Mapelson A

Mechanical Ventilation in Children — MCQs

Mechanical Ventilation in Children — MCQs

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