ENPC
ENPC EXAM PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a
patient with glomerulonephritis? - correct answer Clear urine There
is a decrease in urine output for patient's with
glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark
brown/tea-colored.
Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with
glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark
brown/tea-colored. - correct answer Administration of nebulized
epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is treated with
dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine.
The neurosurgeon has decided to perform an invasive
procedure in the emergency department to monitor the
intracranial pressure on a 5-year-old patient. The family does
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not speak English and has identified their religion as Muslim.
Which of the following interventions is most supportive of the
family? - correct answer Allow the extended to family members to
serve as interpreters during the procedure.
Which of the following patient presentations should increase
suspicion of potential child maltreatment? - correct answer Bruising
to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side Any
bruise in a non-exploratory location in children younger than 4
years and any bruising in a child younger than 4 months (TEN-4)
are cause for suspicion of abuse
Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side
Any bruise in a non-exploratory location in children younger
than 4 years and any bruising in a child younger than 4 months
(TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse - correct answer Commotio
cordis Commotio cordis occurs when the chest is struck during
the refractory period of the cardiac conduction cycle, resulting
in a ventricular dysrhythmia or asystole. This type of injury
usually occurs in recreational sports such as baseball or ice
hockey
A 12-year-old who was recently started on anti-psychotic
medication for schizophrenia is brought to the emergency
department with severe muscle rigidity and hyperthermia.
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These symptoms are most likely caused by which of the
following? - correct answer Neuroleptic malignant syndrome These
are classic symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which
is a rare reaction to antipsychotic medications.
Which of the following patients should be evaluated first - correct
answer An 18-month-old with bilious emesis Bilious emesis in an
18-month-old is always considered an emergent symptom
indicative of a life-threatening bowel obstruction.
1. Which of the following tasks can the nurse do to decrease
adverse medication events? - correct answer Obtain the patient's
weight in kilograms This is the preferred measurement for
medication calculations for pediatric and adult patients
Acute chest syndrome, stroke, and splenic sequestration are
complications of which of the following diseases? - correct answer
Sickle cell anemia These are all complications of sickle cell
anemia.
During the assessment of a 16-year-old male patient, the ED
nurse identifies him as a potential sex trafficking victim. The
trauma informed approach to care emphasizes certain
principles in caring for these types of patients. Which of the
ENPC EXAM PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a
patient with glomerulonephritis? - correct answer Clear urine There
is a decrease in urine output for patient's with
glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark
brown/tea-colored.
Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with
glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark
brown/tea-colored. - correct answer Administration of nebulized
epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is treated with
dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine.
The neurosurgeon has decided to perform an invasive
procedure in the emergency department to monitor the
intracranial pressure on a 5-year-old patient. The family does
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not speak English and has identified their religion as Muslim.
Which of the following interventions is most supportive of the
family? - correct answer Allow the extended to family members to
serve as interpreters during the procedure.
Which of the following patient presentations should increase
suspicion of potential child maltreatment? - correct answer Bruising
to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side Any
bruise in a non-exploratory location in children younger than 4
years and any bruising in a child younger than 4 months (TEN-4)
are cause for suspicion of abuse
Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side
Any bruise in a non-exploratory location in children younger
than 4 years and any bruising in a child younger than 4 months
(TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse - correct answer Commotio
cordis Commotio cordis occurs when the chest is struck during
the refractory period of the cardiac conduction cycle, resulting
in a ventricular dysrhythmia or asystole. This type of injury
usually occurs in recreational sports such as baseball or ice
hockey
A 12-year-old who was recently started on anti-psychotic
medication for schizophrenia is brought to the emergency
department with severe muscle rigidity and hyperthermia.
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These symptoms are most likely caused by which of the
following? - correct answer Neuroleptic malignant syndrome These
are classic symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which
is a rare reaction to antipsychotic medications.
Which of the following patients should be evaluated first - correct
answer An 18-month-old with bilious emesis Bilious emesis in an
18-month-old is always considered an emergent symptom
indicative of a life-threatening bowel obstruction.
1. Which of the following tasks can the nurse do to decrease
adverse medication events? - correct answer Obtain the patient's
weight in kilograms This is the preferred measurement for
medication calculations for pediatric and adult patients
Acute chest syndrome, stroke, and splenic sequestration are
complications of which of the following diseases? - correct answer
Sickle cell anemia These are all complications of sickle cell
anemia.
During the assessment of a 16-year-old male patient, the ED
nurse identifies him as a potential sex trafficking victim. The
trauma informed approach to care emphasizes certain
principles in caring for these types of patients. Which of the
