ENPC Exam Prep / Exam Questions and
Answers Latest Update Graded A
Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
✔✔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. ✔✔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 not speak English and
has identified their religion as Muslim. Which of the following interventions is most supportive
of the family? ✔✔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? ✔✔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 ✔✔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. These
symptoms are most likely caused by which of the following? ✔✔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 ✔✔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?
✔✔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? ✔✔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 following care principles has the highest priority?
✔✔Physical and psychological safety Create an environment where patients feel safe, both
physically and psychologically. Increase awareness of the patient's interpersonal interactions
with others to screen for risk of harm. Prioritize the patient being in a safe location
A 6-month-old is brought to the emergency department for a recurrent respiratory infection.
When gathering a history from the caregiver, the emergency nurse learns that, in addition to the
respiratory symptoms, the infant has had fatty stools. The emergency nurse should be concerned
about which of the following disease processes? ✔✔Cystic Fibrosis Pancreatic insufficiency
leads to fat malabsorption, which results in the fatty stools seen with cystic fibrosis.
Answers Latest Update Graded A
Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis?
✔✔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. ✔✔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 not speak English and
has identified their religion as Muslim. Which of the following interventions is most supportive
of the family? ✔✔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? ✔✔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 ✔✔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. These
symptoms are most likely caused by which of the following? ✔✔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 ✔✔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?
✔✔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? ✔✔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 following care principles has the highest priority?
✔✔Physical and psychological safety Create an environment where patients feel safe, both
physically and psychologically. Increase awareness of the patient's interpersonal interactions
with others to screen for risk of harm. Prioritize the patient being in a safe location
A 6-month-old is brought to the emergency department for a recurrent respiratory infection.
When gathering a history from the caregiver, the emergency nurse learns that, in addition to the
respiratory symptoms, the infant has had fatty stools. The emergency nurse should be concerned
about which of the following disease processes? ✔✔Cystic Fibrosis Pancreatic insufficiency
leads to fat malabsorption, which results in the fatty stools seen with cystic fibrosis.
