ENPC TEST QUESTIONS 6TH EDITION,
ENPC 6TH EDITION COURSE EXAM, ENPC
6TH EDITION PROVIDER EXAMS WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|NEWEST|GUARANTEED PASS
2026/2027
Which piece of information is most important to know prior to transferring a patient to another facility?
A. Documentation of the family's health insurance coverage.
B. Pertinent family health history.
C. Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
D. Confirmation of a medical diagnosis.
C. Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
A 10-year-old child who was struck by a car has a distended, tense abdomen. The child's heart rate is
144 beats/minute, respirations 24 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 120/80 mm Hg. Capillary refill is
more than 3 seconds, and skin is pale and cool. The patient's signs and symptoms suggest:
A. Obstructive shock.
B. Distributive shock.
C. Hypovolemic shock.
D. Cardiogenic shock.
C. Hypovolemic shock.
A school-aged child is about to receive stitches. To evaluate his understanding of the procedure, you tell
him:
A. "Young people your age have questions about getting stitches. What are your questions?"
B. "Don't cry while you are getting the stitches. Be brave like a man."
C. "You will probably receive 10 stitches. Do you have any questions before we restrain you?"
D. "Does your cut hurt? Would you like your mommy to hold you?"
A. "Young people your age has questions about getting stitches. What are your questions?"
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,What is the preferred sit for intraosseous access in the infant?
A. Lateral malleolus
B. Iliac crest
C. Proximal femur
D. Anteromedial tibia
D. Anteromedial tibia
An important consideration in the assessment of pain for an adolescent patient is that they:
A. May deny or minimize their pain when friends visit for fear of losing control.
B. Have difficulty localizing or describing the pain.
C. Are unable to use the 1 to 10 scale to report their pain.
D. Feel that the pain is a punishment for something they did wrong.
A. May deny or minimize their pain when friends visit for fear of losing control.
An 8-month-old infant with pneumonia has severe intercostal and substernal retractions, weak muscle
tone, lethargy, and gray skin color. The infant's condition does not improve after bag-mask ventilation.
The next step in treatment is most likely to be:
A. Administration of epinephrine.
B. Supplemental warming measures.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
D. Administration of albuterol.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
Which combination of medications is best to have prepared for a pediatric resuscitation?
A. Dopamine and sodium bicarbonate.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
C. Naloxone and lidocaine.
D. Pentothal and vecuronium.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
A 20-day-old infant has a 1-week history of not eating well. The infant has a weak cry and is jittery.
Which laboratory test is indicated?
A. Arterial blood gas.
B. Finger-stick glucose.
C. Complete blood count with differential.
D. Toxicology screen.
B. Finger-stick glucose.
Which intervention should be performed next if tactile stimulation, positioning, drying, and blow-by
oxygen administration do not increase a newborn's heart rate?
A. Chest compressions.
B. Umbilical vein cannulation.
C. Endotracheal intubation.
D. Bag-mask ventilation.
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,D. Bag-mask ventilation.
A 10-kg child has deep partial-thickness burns over 35% of the total body surface area. Which evaluation
parameter indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate?
A. Heart rate of 160 beats/minute.
B. Respiratory rate of 34 breaths/minute.
C. Blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
A 7-year-old female sustains a minor head injury and did not lose consciousness. She does not respond
to commands and groans in response to questions. Which action will quickly determine if her behavior
indicates a serious head injury?
A. Review her medical record for pre-existing developmental problems.
B. Obtain a head computerized tomography scan.
C. Conduct a developmental screening test.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
An 8-month-old child presents with purpura, irritability, and a rectal temperature of 39.4�C (102.9�F).
An intervention of high priority is:
A. Encouraging the caregiver to hold and comfort the child.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
C. Collecting urine for toxicology screen.
D. Encouraging oral fluids and food.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is used to:
A. Identify all life-threatening conditions that the child presents with.
B. Perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on the child.
C. Assess the status of the child's airway only upon arrive in the ED.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the-room" assessment.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the-room" assessment.
The caregivers of a 6-year-old boy who is brought to the emergency department for abdominal pain
should first be asked:
A. "Are his immunizations current?"
B. "Has anything happened to him at school recently?"
C. "What is the reason for the child's visit and how long has he been ill?"
D. "Has he been complaining of a sore throat or earache?"
C. "What is the reason for the child's visit and how long has he been ill?"
A 9-month-old infant is crying loudly through the nursing assessment, and the caregiver is becoming
distraught. The nurse should ask the caregiver to:
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, A. Read a story to the infant.
B. Offer the infant a pacifier.
C. Return when the infant is consoled.
D. Ignore the infant's behavior.
B. Offer the infant a pacifier.
During an intubation attempt, the child’s heart rate drops to 40 beats/minute. Which intervention is
indicated?
A. Ask the physician to stop the intubation attempt and perform bag-mask ventilation.
B. Apply cricoid pressure and establish intravenous access.
C. Inform the physician of the heart rate and ask the physician to intubate faster.
D. Administer blow-by oxygen and begin chest compressions.
A. Ask the physician to stop the intubation attempt and perform bag-mask ventilation.
A 6- week-old infant is pale, has marked substernal retractions, expiratory grunting, and poor muscle
tone. The emergency nurse should first:
A. Obtain intravenous access.
B. Apply a pulse oximeter.
C. Prepare a chest x-ray.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
The best method to open the airway in an injured child is:
A. Placing the head and neck in hyperextension.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
C. Placing the head and neck in flexion.
D. Using the head tilt maneuver.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
A 4-year-old child with a history of the flu has a heart rate of 80 beats/minute, respirations of 16
breaths/minute, and capillary refill of more than 3 seconds. The proper sequence for nursing
interventions would be:
A. Position the airway, administer 100% oxygen, obtain venous access, and administer 20 ml/kg of an
isotonic solution.
B. Administer 100% oxygen, obtain venous access, administer 0.
1 mg/kg of epinephrine 1:10,000, and prepare for endotracheal intubation.
C. Position the airway, provide bag-mask ventilation, provide synchronized cardioversion, and provide
supplemental warmth.
D. Administer 100% oxygen, prepare for a venous cut down, administer 20 ml/kg of an isotonic solution,
and obtain a chest x-ray.
A. Position the airway, administer 100% oxygen, obtain venous access, and administer 20 ml/kg of an
isotonic solution.
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ENPC 6TH EDITION COURSE EXAM, ENPC
6TH EDITION PROVIDER EXAMS WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS|FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|NEWEST|GUARANTEED PASS
2026/2027
Which piece of information is most important to know prior to transferring a patient to another facility?
A. Documentation of the family's health insurance coverage.
B. Pertinent family health history.
C. Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
D. Confirmation of a medical diagnosis.
C. Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
A 10-year-old child who was struck by a car has a distended, tense abdomen. The child's heart rate is
144 beats/minute, respirations 24 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 120/80 mm Hg. Capillary refill is
more than 3 seconds, and skin is pale and cool. The patient's signs and symptoms suggest:
A. Obstructive shock.
B. Distributive shock.
C. Hypovolemic shock.
D. Cardiogenic shock.
C. Hypovolemic shock.
A school-aged child is about to receive stitches. To evaluate his understanding of the procedure, you tell
him:
A. "Young people your age have questions about getting stitches. What are your questions?"
B. "Don't cry while you are getting the stitches. Be brave like a man."
C. "You will probably receive 10 stitches. Do you have any questions before we restrain you?"
D. "Does your cut hurt? Would you like your mommy to hold you?"
A. "Young people your age has questions about getting stitches. What are your questions?"
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,What is the preferred sit for intraosseous access in the infant?
A. Lateral malleolus
B. Iliac crest
C. Proximal femur
D. Anteromedial tibia
D. Anteromedial tibia
An important consideration in the assessment of pain for an adolescent patient is that they:
A. May deny or minimize their pain when friends visit for fear of losing control.
B. Have difficulty localizing or describing the pain.
C. Are unable to use the 1 to 10 scale to report their pain.
D. Feel that the pain is a punishment for something they did wrong.
A. May deny or minimize their pain when friends visit for fear of losing control.
An 8-month-old infant with pneumonia has severe intercostal and substernal retractions, weak muscle
tone, lethargy, and gray skin color. The infant's condition does not improve after bag-mask ventilation.
The next step in treatment is most likely to be:
A. Administration of epinephrine.
B. Supplemental warming measures.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
D. Administration of albuterol.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
Which combination of medications is best to have prepared for a pediatric resuscitation?
A. Dopamine and sodium bicarbonate.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
C. Naloxone and lidocaine.
D. Pentothal and vecuronium.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
A 20-day-old infant has a 1-week history of not eating well. The infant has a weak cry and is jittery.
Which laboratory test is indicated?
A. Arterial blood gas.
B. Finger-stick glucose.
C. Complete blood count with differential.
D. Toxicology screen.
B. Finger-stick glucose.
Which intervention should be performed next if tactile stimulation, positioning, drying, and blow-by
oxygen administration do not increase a newborn's heart rate?
A. Chest compressions.
B. Umbilical vein cannulation.
C. Endotracheal intubation.
D. Bag-mask ventilation.
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,D. Bag-mask ventilation.
A 10-kg child has deep partial-thickness burns over 35% of the total body surface area. Which evaluation
parameter indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate?
A. Heart rate of 160 beats/minute.
B. Respiratory rate of 34 breaths/minute.
C. Blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
A 7-year-old female sustains a minor head injury and did not lose consciousness. She does not respond
to commands and groans in response to questions. Which action will quickly determine if her behavior
indicates a serious head injury?
A. Review her medical record for pre-existing developmental problems.
B. Obtain a head computerized tomography scan.
C. Conduct a developmental screening test.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
An 8-month-old child presents with purpura, irritability, and a rectal temperature of 39.4�C (102.9�F).
An intervention of high priority is:
A. Encouraging the caregiver to hold and comfort the child.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
C. Collecting urine for toxicology screen.
D. Encouraging oral fluids and food.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is used to:
A. Identify all life-threatening conditions that the child presents with.
B. Perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on the child.
C. Assess the status of the child's airway only upon arrive in the ED.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the-room" assessment.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the-room" assessment.
The caregivers of a 6-year-old boy who is brought to the emergency department for abdominal pain
should first be asked:
A. "Are his immunizations current?"
B. "Has anything happened to him at school recently?"
C. "What is the reason for the child's visit and how long has he been ill?"
D. "Has he been complaining of a sore throat or earache?"
C. "What is the reason for the child's visit and how long has he been ill?"
A 9-month-old infant is crying loudly through the nursing assessment, and the caregiver is becoming
distraught. The nurse should ask the caregiver to:
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, A. Read a story to the infant.
B. Offer the infant a pacifier.
C. Return when the infant is consoled.
D. Ignore the infant's behavior.
B. Offer the infant a pacifier.
During an intubation attempt, the child’s heart rate drops to 40 beats/minute. Which intervention is
indicated?
A. Ask the physician to stop the intubation attempt and perform bag-mask ventilation.
B. Apply cricoid pressure and establish intravenous access.
C. Inform the physician of the heart rate and ask the physician to intubate faster.
D. Administer blow-by oxygen and begin chest compressions.
A. Ask the physician to stop the intubation attempt and perform bag-mask ventilation.
A 6- week-old infant is pale, has marked substernal retractions, expiratory grunting, and poor muscle
tone. The emergency nurse should first:
A. Obtain intravenous access.
B. Apply a pulse oximeter.
C. Prepare a chest x-ray.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
The best method to open the airway in an injured child is:
A. Placing the head and neck in hyperextension.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
C. Placing the head and neck in flexion.
D. Using the head tilt maneuver.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
A 4-year-old child with a history of the flu has a heart rate of 80 beats/minute, respirations of 16
breaths/minute, and capillary refill of more than 3 seconds. The proper sequence for nursing
interventions would be:
A. Position the airway, administer 100% oxygen, obtain venous access, and administer 20 ml/kg of an
isotonic solution.
B. Administer 100% oxygen, obtain venous access, administer 0.
1 mg/kg of epinephrine 1:10,000, and prepare for endotracheal intubation.
C. Position the airway, provide bag-mask ventilation, provide synchronized cardioversion, and provide
supplemental warmth.
D. Administer 100% oxygen, prepare for a venous cut down, administer 20 ml/kg of an isotonic solution,
and obtain a chest x-ray.
A. Position the airway, administer 100% oxygen, obtain venous access, and administer 20 ml/kg of an
isotonic solution.
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