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ENPC 5th Edition Exam
Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with
glomerulonephritis?
Answer Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient'swith
glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored.
2. Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomeru-
lonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored.
Answer Ad- ministration of nebulized epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is
treated with dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine.
3. 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?
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Answer Allow the extended to family members to serve as interpreters during the
procedure.
4. Which of the following patient presentations should increase suspicion of
potential child maltreatment?
Answer Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleepingon his side Any bruise in a
non-exploratory location in children younger than 4 yearsand any bruising in a child
younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicionof abuse
5. 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 ina
child younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse
Answer Com- motio cordis Commotio cordis occurs when the chest is struck during
the refractoryperiod 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
6. A 12-year-old who was recently started on anti-psychotic medication for
schizophrenia is brought to the emergency department with severe muscle
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rigidity and hyperthermia. These symptoms are most likely caused by which of
the following?
Answer Neuroleptic malignant syndrome These are classic symptoms ofneuroleptic
malignant syndrome, which is a rare reaction to antipsychotic medica- tions.
7. Which of the following patients should be evaluated first
Answer An 18-month-oldwith bilious emesis Bilious emesis in an 18-month-old is
always considered an emergent symptom indicative of a life-threatening bowel
obstruction.
8. 1. Which of the following tasks can the nurse do to decrease adverse
medication events?
Answer Obtain the patient's weight in kilograms This is the preferredmeasurement
for medication calculations for pediatric and adult patients
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ENPC 5th Edition Exam
Questions & Answers
1. Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with
glomerulonephritis?
Answer Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient'swith
glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored.
2. Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomeru-
lonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored.
Answer Ad- ministration of nebulized epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is
treated with dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine.
3. 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?
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Answer Allow the extended to family members to serve as interpreters during the
procedure.
4. Which of the following patient presentations should increase suspicion of
potential child maltreatment?
Answer Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleepingon his side Any bruise in a
non-exploratory location in children younger than 4 yearsand any bruising in a child
younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicionof abuse
5. 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 ina
child younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse
Answer Com- motio cordis Commotio cordis occurs when the chest is struck during
the refractoryperiod 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
6. A 12-year-old who was recently started on anti-psychotic medication for
schizophrenia is brought to the emergency department with severe muscle
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rigidity and hyperthermia. These symptoms are most likely caused by which of
the following?
Answer Neuroleptic malignant syndrome These are classic symptoms ofneuroleptic
malignant syndrome, which is a rare reaction to antipsychotic medica- tions.
7. Which of the following patients should be evaluated first
Answer An 18-month-oldwith bilious emesis Bilious emesis in an 18-month-old is
always considered an emergent symptom indicative of a life-threatening bowel
obstruction.
8. 1. Which of the following tasks can the nurse do to decrease adverse
medication events?
Answer Obtain the patient's weight in kilograms This is the preferredmeasurement
for medication calculations for pediatric and adult patients
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