1. Which of the following would be an abnormal
Clear urine There is a decrease in
finding in a patient with
urine output for patient's with
glomerulonephritis?
glomeru- lonephritis. Urine would
be concen- trated and dark
brown/tea-colored.
2. Clear urine There is a decrease in urine
Administration of nebulized
output for patient's with
epineph- rine Moderate to severe
glomerulonephri- tis. Urine would be
croup is treat- ed with
concentrated and dark brown/tea-
dexamethasone and nebulized
colored.
epinephrine.
3. The neurosurgeon has decided to perform an
Allow the extended to family
invasive procedure in the emergency
members to serve as interpreters
depart-
during the pro-
ment to monitor the intracranial pressure on a
cedure. 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?
4. Which of the following patient presentations than 4
should increase suspicion of potential child
maltreatment?
5. Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from
sleeping on his side Any bruise in a non-
ex- ploratory location in children younger
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Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side Commotio cordis Commotio
Any bruise in a non-exploratory location in chil- dren younger cordis oc- curs when the chest is
than 4 years and any bruising in a child younger than 4 struck during the refractory period
months (TEN-4) are cause for suspi- cion of abuse of the cardiac con-
years and any bruising in a child younger than duction cycle, resulting in a
ventricu-
4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicion lar dysrhythmia or asystole. This
of abuse type
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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 Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
schizophrenia is brought to the emergency These are classic symptoms of
department neu- roleptic malignant syndrome,
which is
with severe muscle rigidity and hyperthermia. a rare reaction to antipsychotic
med-
These symptoms are most likely caused by ications.
which of the following?
7. Which of the following patients should be eval- An 18-month-old with bilious
emesis
uated first Bilious emesis in an 18-month-old is
always considered an emergent
symp- tom indicative of a life-
threatening bowel obstruction.
8. 1. Which of the following tasks can the nurse
Obtain the patient's weight in kilo-
do to decrease adverse medication grams This is the preferred
events? measure- ment for medication
calculations for pediatric and adult
patients
9. Acute chest syndrome, stroke, and splenic Sickle
se- cell anemia These are all compli-
questration are complications of which of cations of sickle cell anemia.
the following diseases?
10. During the assessment of a 16-year-old male Physical and psychological safety Cre-
patient, the ED nurse identifies him as a po- ate an environment where patients
tential sex trafficking victim. The trauma in- feel safe, both physically and
formed approach to care emphasizes certain psycholog- ically. Increase