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Copious eye irrigation with an isotonic solution
Normal saline or Ringer's lactate solution are both acceptable for irrigation. Irrigate until
the pH of the eye returns to normal. The pH of Ringer's lactate is closer to that of human
tears and may be more comfortable than normal saline. - ANSWERA toddler has a
chemical eye injury. Which of the following is the priority intervention?
(Do not pick acetaminophen) - ANSWERWhich of the following medications is
appropriate for treating the fever of a four-year-old with scleral jaundice and elevated
aspartate transaminase (AST)?
Food allergy These findings are typical of a food allergy. Because allergic reactions are
so variable and do not always include classic manifestations, anticipate that any
foodinduced allergic reaction may unexpectedly progress to life-threatening
anaphylaxis. - ANSWERThe parents of a 5-year-old child arrive at the emergency
department. The child's lips and face are swollen with hives on the face. The parents
report the child ate peanut butter crackers in the last hour. The child has no known
allergies. The nurse recognizes the findings are associated with:
Appointing one staff member to communicate with them.
This will help create a solid patient-staff bond and facilitate communication - ANSWERA
nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can best keep the
family informed of the child's condition by doing which of the following?
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. - ANSWERWhich of the following
patients should be evaluated first?
Clear urine
Normal finding: There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis.
Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored - ANSWERWhich of the
following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
My child will grow out of their frequent urinary tract infections
, UTIs are not a normal occurrence in children and may require additional investigation
and follow up - ANSWERWhich of the following indicates the need for additional
parent/guardian education regarding a UTI?
Intravenous antibiotics
This patient population is at risk for life-threatening sepsis, and treatment with
intravenous antibiotics is indicated. - ANSWERWhich of the following interventions
would the nurse anticipate for a pediatric patient with a fever and a history of a
hematologic or oncologic condition?
Sickle cell anemia
These are all typical complications of sickle cell anemia - ANSWERAcute chest
syndrome, stroke, and splenic sequestration are complications of which of the following
diseases?
Sex Trafficking
Red Flags for sex trafficking may include multiple bruises, unwanted or unintended
pregnancy, being withdrawn and guarded. - ANSWERA 14-year-old patient presents to
the emergency department with her aunt after being assaulted. The patient has multiple
bruises inconsistent with the assault history and seems guarded with her ANSWERs. A
urine test is positive for pregnancy although the patient denies being sexually active.
The aunt repeatedly asks when they will be discharged. The ED nurse recognizes these
finding as red flags for which of the following?
Physical and psychological safety
Create an environment where patients feel safe, both physically and psychologically.
Increase awareness of the patients interpersonal interactions with others to screen for
risk of harm. Prioritize the patient being in a safe location. - ANSWERDuring 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 following care principles has the
highest priority?
Primary survey, vital signs, pain management, and effectiveness of therapeutic
interventions
The additional three components of the reevaluation in the Tertiary Survey includes
primary survey, vital signs and pain management, effectiveness of therapeutic
interventions. (p 38) - ANSWERDuring the tertiary survey, the emergency nurse should