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A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse covers the
wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered. What
is the developmental reason for this intervention?
A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from
coming out
B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent disability
C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if left
uncovered
D. Preschoolers are concerned with body image and don't want to appear different
than peers - Answer
A 7-month-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of fever.
Assessment reveals a patent airway and slight cyanosis around his lips and nail
beds. He is alert and interactive. His vital signs are 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), HR 134, RR
32, BP 78/54 mm Hg, and SpO2 84%. The nurse notes a healed surgical scar on his
chest. Based on this assessment, what is the nurse's priority?
A. Administer ibuprofen to treat the fever
B. Begin oxygen via a nonrebreather mask
C. Obtain a surgical history
D. Ask if the SpO2 is normal for him - Answer
An 11-year-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of hitting his
head while playing soccer. The nurse enters the room and performs an across-the-
room assessment. He is staring at the wall. He has no increased work of breathing,
and his color is pink. Using the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), what
classification will the nurse assign?
A. Well
B. Sick
C. Sicker
D. Sickest - Answer
The pediatric prioritization process components include the focused assessment,
focused history, acuity rating decision and:
A. the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT).
B. developmental characteristics.
C. head-to-toe assessment.
D. life-saving interventions. - Answer
A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department by her father when he found
her face down in the pool. She remains unresponsive and is breathing shallowly and
slowly. Her color is pale. What is the priority?
A. Administer 100% oxygen
B. Immobilize the cervical spine
C. Begin bag-mask ventilation
D. Insert an oral airway - Answer
A 2-year-old has a suspected cervical spinal injury. In order to ensure neutral spinal
alignment, padding should be placed under which area?
, ENPC Test Questions 2 Correctly
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A. Shoulders
B. Head
C. Neck
D. Waist - Answer
The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding through a nasogastric feeding tube.
The tube position was verified by radiograph after insertion 2 hours ago. How will the
nurse verify placement before feeding?
A. Instill air and listen over the epigastrium
B. Test the pH of the gastric contents
C. Observe color of a gastric aspirate sample.
D. Repeat the radiograph - Answer
What is the best method to rapidly administer a 20 mL/kg bolus of 0.9% normal
saline to a pediatric patient weighing 16 kg?
A. A 20-mL syringe with a stopcock
B. An infusion pump
C. A rapid infuser
D. A pressure bag - Answer
Immediately after intraosseous insertion the nurse assesses the infusion and notes
that the fluid is not dripping. How should the nurse respond?
A. Use an infusion pump to deliver the fluids
B. Remove the device and insert in another site
C. Advance the device and reassess the flow
D. Attempt to aspirate bone marrow - Answer
A 13-month-old presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of a low-
grade fever, increased work of breathing, and tonight developed a barking cough
and inspiratory stridor. What condition does the nurse suspect?
A. Epiglottitis
B. Foreign body aspiration
C. Tracheomalacia
D. Croup - Answer
In providing education to a family regarding obtaining baseline peak airway flow for a
child with asthma, the nurse will recommend what time of day?
A. At bedtime
B. Before exercise
C. In the morning
D. After meals - Answer
The nurse is planning to begin oral rehydration therapy for a 9-month-old with mild
dehydration. She provides the caregivers with a glucose and sodium solution and
instructs them to administer small amounts:
A. Every 2 to 5 minutes
B. Every 10 to 12 minutes
C. Every 15 minutes
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A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse covers the
wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered. What
is the developmental reason for this intervention?
A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from
coming out
B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent disability
C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if left
uncovered
D. Preschoolers are concerned with body image and don't want to appear different
than peers - Answer
A 7-month-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of fever.
Assessment reveals a patent airway and slight cyanosis around his lips and nail
beds. He is alert and interactive. His vital signs are 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), HR 134, RR
32, BP 78/54 mm Hg, and SpO2 84%. The nurse notes a healed surgical scar on his
chest. Based on this assessment, what is the nurse's priority?
A. Administer ibuprofen to treat the fever
B. Begin oxygen via a nonrebreather mask
C. Obtain a surgical history
D. Ask if the SpO2 is normal for him - Answer
An 11-year-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of hitting his
head while playing soccer. The nurse enters the room and performs an across-the-
room assessment. He is staring at the wall. He has no increased work of breathing,
and his color is pink. Using the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), what
classification will the nurse assign?
A. Well
B. Sick
C. Sicker
D. Sickest - Answer
The pediatric prioritization process components include the focused assessment,
focused history, acuity rating decision and:
A. the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT).
B. developmental characteristics.
C. head-to-toe assessment.
D. life-saving interventions. - Answer
A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department by her father when he found
her face down in the pool. She remains unresponsive and is breathing shallowly and
slowly. Her color is pale. What is the priority?
A. Administer 100% oxygen
B. Immobilize the cervical spine
C. Begin bag-mask ventilation
D. Insert an oral airway - Answer
A 2-year-old has a suspected cervical spinal injury. In order to ensure neutral spinal
alignment, padding should be placed under which area?
, ENPC Test Questions 2 Correctly
Solved 2023
A. Shoulders
B. Head
C. Neck
D. Waist - Answer
The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding through a nasogastric feeding tube.
The tube position was verified by radiograph after insertion 2 hours ago. How will the
nurse verify placement before feeding?
A. Instill air and listen over the epigastrium
B. Test the pH of the gastric contents
C. Observe color of a gastric aspirate sample.
D. Repeat the radiograph - Answer
What is the best method to rapidly administer a 20 mL/kg bolus of 0.9% normal
saline to a pediatric patient weighing 16 kg?
A. A 20-mL syringe with a stopcock
B. An infusion pump
C. A rapid infuser
D. A pressure bag - Answer
Immediately after intraosseous insertion the nurse assesses the infusion and notes
that the fluid is not dripping. How should the nurse respond?
A. Use an infusion pump to deliver the fluids
B. Remove the device and insert in another site
C. Advance the device and reassess the flow
D. Attempt to aspirate bone marrow - Answer
A 13-month-old presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of a low-
grade fever, increased work of breathing, and tonight developed a barking cough
and inspiratory stridor. What condition does the nurse suspect?
A. Epiglottitis
B. Foreign body aspiration
C. Tracheomalacia
D. Croup - Answer
In providing education to a family regarding obtaining baseline peak airway flow for a
child with asthma, the nurse will recommend what time of day?
A. At bedtime
B. Before exercise
C. In the morning
D. After meals - Answer
The nurse is planning to begin oral rehydration therapy for a 9-month-old with mild
dehydration. She provides the caregivers with a glucose and sodium solution and
instructs them to administer small amounts:
A. Every 2 to 5 minutes
B. Every 10 to 12 minutes
C. Every 15 minutes
