Paediatrics Quiz
A 2-year-old child falls from a high chair and lands on the forehead. As a result, the child cries
instantly and develops a small bump on the forehead.
Question 1 of 5
What should be the initial action?
Observe the child closely for behaviour changes such as vomiting or persistent crying and seek medical attention.
CORRECT!
1 / 5
Encourage the child to continue playing to assess the severity of the injury.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Apply a hot pack to the bump for pain relief.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Massage the bump gently to relieve tension.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Confirm
A 10-year-old child falls while running and complains of severe wrist pain. The wrist appears
swollen, and the child is unable to move the injured wrist.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most appropriate immediate action?
Immobilise the wrist using a splint or wrap and seek medical attention.
CORRECT!
1 / 5
Encourage the child to move the wrist.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Massage the wrist gently to relieve tension.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Apply a cold pack to the wrist and give pain medication.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Confirm
A 3-year-old child sustained a burn injury on the hand due to contact with a heated stove
surface. The affected area is red, blistered, and painful.
Question 3 of 5
What should be the immediate response?
Apply ointment or oil to the burn to soothe the pain.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Cool the burn by running it under cool water for several minutes and seek medical attention.
CORRECT!
1 / 5
Encourage the child to continue using the affected hand.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Apply ice directly to the burn to cool it down.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Confirm
A 3-year-old child sustained a burn injury on the hand due to contact with a heated stove
surface. The affected area is red, blistered, and painful.
Question 4 of 5
What should be the immediate response?
Immobilise the arm using a splint or sling and seek medical attention.
CORRECT!
1 / 5
Encourage the individual to shake the affected arm to regain mobility.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Apply a hot pack to the elbow to alleviate the pain.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Massage the elbow gently to relieve tension.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Confirm
Your child is playing with a toy and puts it in the mouth. You realize that the toy is a choking
hazard.
Question 5 of 5
What should you do?
Both A and B.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Give the child a few hard slaps on the back.
WRONG!
0 / 5
None of the above.
WRONG!
0 / 5
Ask the child to spit it out or remove the toy from the child’s mouth.
CORRECT!
1 / 5
Confirm
You Got
5/5!
5/5!
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