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ENPC 7th Edition Practice Exam –200
Questions with ☑VERIFIED ANSWERs &
Rationales
Questions 1–10: Airway & Respiratory
Emergencies
,Q1. A 6-year-old child presents with sudden
onset of high fever, stridor, and drooling.
The child is sitting upright and leaning
forward. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
• A) Prepare for immediate intubation
• B) Obtain a throat culture
• C) Administer nebulized racemic
epinephrine
• D) Transport the child to radiology for a
neck X-ray
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A) Prepare for
immediate intubation
Rationale: The presentation of high fever,
stridor, drooling, and the tripod position is
classic for epiglottitis, which can rapidly
,progress to complete airway
obstruction. The priority is to prepare for
immediate airway management, as
manipulation or agitation can precipitate
respiratory arrest. Throat cultures and
imaging are contraindicated until the airway
is secured, and racemic epinephrine is used
for croup, not epiglottitis.
Q2. An 8-month-old infant is brought to the
emergency department with respiratory
distress. The parents report a barking cough
and hoarseness that began suddenly at
night. Vital signs show HR 160, RR 40, and
SpO2 94% on room air. What is the most
appropriate initial intervention?
• A) Prepare for endotracheal intubation
, • B) Administer a dose of intramuscular
epinephrine
• C) Administer a nebulized corticosteroid
and racemic epinephrine
• D) Obtain a rapid viral respiratory panel
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C) Administer a
nebulized corticosteroid and racemic
epinephrine
Rationale: The symptoms of a barking
cough, hoarseness, and sudden onset at
night are indicative of viral croup
(laryngotracheobronchitis). The primary
treatment for moderate to severe croup
includes nebulized racemic epinephrine to
reduce subglottic edema and a
corticosteroid to decrease airway
comprehensive ENPC 7th Edition ultimate
practice with 200 exam questions, correct
answers, thorough clinical rationales, and
effective study strategies for the 2026-2027
certification cycle, but always cross-check
with official ENA provider manuals for
validity.
ENPC 7th Edition Practice Exam –200
Questions with ☑VERIFIED ANSWERs &
Rationales
Questions 1–10: Airway & Respiratory
Emergencies
,Q1. A 6-year-old child presents with sudden
onset of high fever, stridor, and drooling.
The child is sitting upright and leaning
forward. What is the priority nursing
intervention?
• A) Prepare for immediate intubation
• B) Obtain a throat culture
• C) Administer nebulized racemic
epinephrine
• D) Transport the child to radiology for a
neck X-ray
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: A) Prepare for
immediate intubation
Rationale: The presentation of high fever,
stridor, drooling, and the tripod position is
classic for epiglottitis, which can rapidly
,progress to complete airway
obstruction. The priority is to prepare for
immediate airway management, as
manipulation or agitation can precipitate
respiratory arrest. Throat cultures and
imaging are contraindicated until the airway
is secured, and racemic epinephrine is used
for croup, not epiglottitis.
Q2. An 8-month-old infant is brought to the
emergency department with respiratory
distress. The parents report a barking cough
and hoarseness that began suddenly at
night. Vital signs show HR 160, RR 40, and
SpO2 94% on room air. What is the most
appropriate initial intervention?
• A) Prepare for endotracheal intubation
, • B) Administer a dose of intramuscular
epinephrine
• C) Administer a nebulized corticosteroid
and racemic epinephrine
• D) Obtain a rapid viral respiratory panel
☑VERIFIED ANSWER: C) Administer a
nebulized corticosteroid and racemic
epinephrine
Rationale: The symptoms of a barking
cough, hoarseness, and sudden onset at
night are indicative of viral croup
(laryngotracheobronchitis). The primary
treatment for moderate to severe croup
includes nebulized racemic epinephrine to
reduce subglottic edema and a
corticosteroid to decrease airway
