ENPC Exam Prep / Exam Questions And
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Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with
glomerulonephritis? - correct answer 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. - correct answer 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? - correct answer 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? - correct answer 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
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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 - correct answer 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? - correct answer 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 - correct
answer 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? - correct answer Obtain the patient's weight in
kilograms This is the preferred measurement for medication
calculations for pediatric and adult patients
Answers
Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with
glomerulonephritis? - correct answer 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. - correct answer 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? - correct answer 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? - correct answer 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
, ENPC Exam Prep / Exam Questions And
Answers
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 - correct answer 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? - correct answer 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 - correct
answer 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? - correct answer Obtain the patient's weight in
kilograms This is the preferred measurement for medication
calculations for pediatric and adult patients
