Paediatrics Quiz

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 1 of 5

What is the most appropriate immediate action?

A) Apply a cold pack to the wrist and give pain medication.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Immobilise the wrist using a splint or wrap and seek medical attention.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
C) Massage the wrist gently to relieve tension.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Encourage the child to move the wrist.
WRONG! 0 / 5
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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 2 of 5

What should be the immediate response?

A) Encourage the individual to shake the affected arm to regain mobility.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Massage the elbow gently to relieve tension.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Immobilise the arm using a splint or sling and seek medical attention.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
D) Apply a hot pack to the elbow to alleviate the pain.
WRONG! 0 / 5
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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 3 of 5

What should be the initial action?

A) Observe the child closely for behaviour changes such as vomiting or persistent crying and seek medical attention.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
B) Apply a hot pack to the bump for pain relief.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Massage the bump gently to relieve tension.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Encourage the child to continue playing to assess the severity of the injury.
WRONG! 0 / 5
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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?

A) Apply ointment or oil to the burn to soothe the pain.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Encourage the child to continue using the affected hand.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Cool the burn by running it under cool water for several minutes and seek medical attention.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
D) Apply ice directly to the burn to cool it down.
WRONG! 0 / 5
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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?

A) None of the above.
WRONG! 0 / 5
B) Both A and B.
WRONG! 0 / 5
C) Give the child a few hard slaps on the back.
WRONG! 0 / 5
D) Ask the child to spit it out or remove the toy from the child’s mouth.
CORRECT! 1 / 5
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