6th Edition Newest 2025 Test Bank featuring
200 accurate and verified questions
covering pediatric emergency assessment,
trauma care, medical emergencies, triage,
and family-centered care based on current
ENA
C. Check Level of Consciousness ...ANSWER...A 9month old has arrived in the ER
after a trauma. Which of the following actions will the nurse take after assessing the
ABC status?
A. Assess metabolic demands
B. Maintain core temperature
C. Check Level of Consciousness
D. Assess Vital Signs
B. Establish IV access ...ANSWER...A 12 yr old boy is brought into the ER with a
broken leg and is showing signs and symptoms of shock. Which of the following actions
should the nurse do next after providing 100% O2 by mask?
A. Check circulation of toes of the affected leg.
B. Establish IV access
C. Provide oral analgesics as ordered.
D. Position the boy on his back with the head elevated.
Trauma
Near drowning
Burns
Injury d/t falls, accidents, sports
Acute illness
Respiratory issues ...ANSWER...Why children come to the ER
, 1. Birth defects
2. short pregnancy
3. SIDS
4. Pregnancy Complications
5. Pregnancy problems ...ANSWER...Ranking of mortality causes of death for children
under 1
1. Accidental
2. Birth Defects
3. CANCER
4. Homicide
5. Heart Disease ...ANSWER...Ranking of mortality causes of death for children 1-4
1. Accidental
2. CANCER
3. Birth Defects
4. Homicide
5. Heart Disease ...ANSWER...Ranking of mortality causes of death for children 5-9
1. Accidental
2. CANCER
3. Suicide
4. Homicide
5. Birth
Defects ...ANSWER...Ranking of mortality causes of death for children 10-14
1. Accidental
2. Suicide
3. Homicide
4. CANCER
5. Heart Disease ...ANSWER...Ranking of mortality causes of death for children 15-24
suffocation (infants), MVA, drowning, fires, falls, pedestrian, firearm suicide, accidental
ingestions ...ANSWER...Most preventable causes of pediatric mortality
Kids can lose their volume very quickly -- Need to get an IV in !!! ...ANSWER...First
things to consider for pediatric emergency
Emergency Severity Index ...ANSWER...How to triage children in emergency room
A five level system to categorize patients based on level of emergency and services that
will be required. ...ANSWER...Emergency Severity Index
1. Resuscitation
2. Emergent (potential threat for loss of life -- need to be seen in about 10 minutes)