ENCOUNTER CLASS 6512 CERTIFICATION
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ What history finding suggests foreign body aspiration? Answer:
Sudden dyspnea after choking; history of putting objects in mouth
(child).
⩥ What physical findings suggest foreign body aspiration? Answer:
Apnea or tachypnea, retractions, stridor or localized wheeze.
⩥ What diagnostic studies evaluate foreign body aspiration? Answer:
Lateral neck radiograph, bronchoscopy.
⩥ What history finding suggests anaphylaxis? Answer: Allergen
exposure, insect sting, food ingestion with rapid onset dyspnea.
⩥ What physical findings suggest anaphylaxis? Answer: Angioedema,
hypotension, bilateral wheezing.
⩥ What diagnostic studies are used in anaphylaxis? Answer: Clinical
diagnosis — emergency measures required.
, ⩥ What history finding suggests pneumothorax? Answer: Sharp
unilateral chest pain radiating to shoulder.
⩥ What physical findings suggest pneumothorax? Answer: Decreased
breath sounds on affected side, hyperresonance, tachycardia.
⩥ What diagnostic studies confirm pneumothorax? Answer: Chest
radiograph, ABGs.
⩥ What history finding suggests croup? Answer: URI symptoms in
young child.
⩥ What physical findings suggest croup? Answer: Barking cough,
inspiratory stridor.
⩥ What diagnostic testing is needed for croup? Answer: None initially
unless respiratory distress worsens.
⩥ What history finding suggests acute epiglottitis? Answer: Sore throat,
rapid progression, anxious child.
⩥ What physical findings suggest acute epiglottitis? Answer: Drooling,
muffled voice, tripod position.