Sample MCQs in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Which of the following inhalational agents is preferred for induction in paediatric patients due to its non-irritant nature and rapid onset?

• Desflurane

• Halothane

• Sevoflurane

• Isoflurane

The narrowest part of the paediatric airway (in children <5 years) is:

• Vocal cords

• Cricoid cartilage

• Thyroid cartilage

• Glottis

The most commonly used regional technique for postoperative analgesia in children undergoing lower abdominal surgery is:

• Caudal epidural block

• Femoral nerve block

• Sciatic nerve block

• TAP block

What is the maintenance fluid requirement for a 15 kg child using the Holliday-Segar formula?

• 750 ml/day

• 1000 ml/day

• 1250 ml/day

• 1500 ml/day

Which of the following drugs is most suitable for premedication in a 4-year-old child undergoing elective surgery?

• Atropine

• Midazolam

• Glycopyrrolate

• Propofol

Which statement is TRUE about neonatal anaesthesia?

• Neonates have a lower MAC requirement than older children

• Succinylcholine is contraindicated in neonates

• Neonates have a reduced sensitivity to opioids

• Neonates have higher functional residual capacity

The chest compression to ventilation ratio in single rescuer paediatric CPR is:

• 30:2

• 15:2

• 5:1

• 10:2

The induction dose of propofol in children is:

• 1-1.5 mg/kg

• 2-2.5 mg/kg

• 3-3.5 mg/kg

• 0.5-1 mg/kg

A newborn with tracheoesophageal fistula presents for emergency surgery. The most important preoperative preparation is:

• Full oral feed 2 hours before surgery

• Bag-mask ventilation

• Insert nasogastric tube and drain pouch frequently

• Trendelenburg positioning and IV fluids

In neonates, the most reliable indicator of adequate oxygenation is:

• Skin color

• Heart rate

• SpO2

• Respiratory rate