EXAM: CPEN TEST|53 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

EXAM: CPEN TEST|53 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Peds Assessment Triangle Correct Answer-Apperance, WOB, and circulation


No touch




3 S's Correct Answer-Sick: nothing abmornal


Sicker: acute disruption


Sickest: 2 or more disruptions




Urgent vs. Emergent Correct Answer-U: need care within 24 hrs


E: threats to life, limb, or eyesight




4 components of Peds Triage Correct Answer-PAT, initial assessment, triage hx, acuity




Gastric Lavage Correct Answer-Needs to be done within 1 hr


Helpful if med slow gastric motility


Iron Ingestion


Tricyclic

, EXAM: CPEN TEST|53 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

Activated Charcoal Correct Answer-Within 1hr


1gm/kg


Will not absorb alcohols, hydrocarbons, caustics, or heavy metals




Whole bowel Irrigation Correct Answer-Golytely


For iron, lead, sustained release




Acetaminophen Ingestion Correct Answer-Liver damage


St.1: 12-24 hr- vague, N/V, anorexia, pallor


St.2: 1-4 days, latent


St.3: 72-96 hr hepatic necrosis


St.4: 7-8 days worse or better




4 hr level, Acetodote




Disc Batteries Correct Answer-Remove immediately, fatal tissue injury