ANSWERS.
1. An unresponsive 2-year-old child was found by his mother with a bottle
labeled "Elavil 50 mg" by his side. Which piece of information is important
to obtain from his mother?
A. The size of the medication bottle.
B. The expiration date of the medication.
C. The number of pills left in the bottle.
D. The person for whom the medication was prescribe. - CORRECT
ANSWERS.✔️✔C ️ . The number of pills left in the bottle.
2. A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can
best keep the family informed of the child's condition by:
A. Placing them in a secluded room.
B. Referring to their child as "the patient".
C. Telling the family how they should feel.
D. Appointing one staff member to communicate with them. - CORRECT
ANSWERS.✔️✔️D. Appointing one staff member to communicate
with them.
3. A 16-month-old child was an unrestrained front seat passenger in a motor
vehicle crash. The chest x-ray reveals multiple rib fractures. These findings
suggest what type of injury?
A. Minor surface injury.
B. Significant underlying injury.
C. Significant surface injury.
D. Minor underlying injury. - CORRECT ANSWERS.✔️✔️B. Significant
underlying injury.
, 4. 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS.✔️✔️C.
Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
5. 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. - CORRECT ANSWERS.✔️✔C ️ . Hypovolemic shock.
6. 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?" -
CORRECT ANSWERS.✔️✔️A. "Young people your age have questions
about getting stitches. What are your questions?"
7. What is the preferred sit for intraosseous access in the infant?
A. Lateral malleolus
B. Iliac crest