ENPC comboset Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) - Correct answer-
PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective
information), assignment of an acuity rating decision
Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components - Correct answer-Appearance.
Work of Breathing. Circulation to the skin. This forms the "general impression".
If there is an acute disruption in 1 component, child is "sicker".
If there is an acute disruption in 2+ components the child is "sickest"
Pediatric Assessment Triangle : Appearance - Correct answer-Most important.
Reflects adequacy of ventilation, oxygenation, brain perfusion, and central nervous
system function.
Assess for : tone, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze, and speech/cry.
Pediatric Assessment Triangle : Work of Breathing - Correct answer-Breathing
easy, even, and unlabored or tripod position, nasal flaring, retractions,
supraclavicular retractions
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,Pediatric Assessment Triangle : Circulation to the skin - Correct answer-Mottling
or PWD
PQRST for Pain - Correct answer-(pg86)
Precipitating and palliating factors
Quality
Radiation
Severity, symptoms, and site
Time or triggering factors
Verbal Report for pain - Correct answer-(pg86)
Self-report is the most reliable indicatior of pain; however not all pediatric pt are
capable or wiling to verbalize their discomfort.
What age is the respiratory system considered fully developed? - Correct answer-8
years old
Most ______ age __to____, are concrete thinkers and interpret words literally.
Where as, most _____ age ___ to ___, are magical and illogical thinkers. They
often confuse coincidence with causation, and have difficulty distinguising fantasy
from reality. - Correct answer-(pg36)
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, Most Toddlers age 1yo to 3yo , are concrete thinkers and interpret words literally.
Where as, most Preschoolers age 3yo to 5yo, are magical and illogical thinkers.
They often confuse coincidence with causation, and have difficulty distinguising
fantasy from reality.
Hypotension related to hypovolemia in pediatric trauma patients is a _____ sign
and may indicate a loss of ___% to ___% of their circulating blood volume. -
Correct answer-(pg262)
Late sign.
20% to 25% of circulating blood volume
6P's Assessment for Musculoskeletal Trauma - Correct answer-(pg 283)
Pallor : color different from uninjured
Pain
Pulselessness
Parasthesia
Paralysis
Poikilothermia
Burn Transfer Criteria - Correct answer-1. Partial thickness >10% of BSA
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and Answers
Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) - Correct answer-
PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective
information), assignment of an acuity rating decision
Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components - Correct answer-Appearance.
Work of Breathing. Circulation to the skin. This forms the "general impression".
If there is an acute disruption in 1 component, child is "sicker".
If there is an acute disruption in 2+ components the child is "sickest"
Pediatric Assessment Triangle : Appearance - Correct answer-Most important.
Reflects adequacy of ventilation, oxygenation, brain perfusion, and central nervous
system function.
Assess for : tone, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze, and speech/cry.
Pediatric Assessment Triangle : Work of Breathing - Correct answer-Breathing
easy, even, and unlabored or tripod position, nasal flaring, retractions,
supraclavicular retractions
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,Pediatric Assessment Triangle : Circulation to the skin - Correct answer-Mottling
or PWD
PQRST for Pain - Correct answer-(pg86)
Precipitating and palliating factors
Quality
Radiation
Severity, symptoms, and site
Time or triggering factors
Verbal Report for pain - Correct answer-(pg86)
Self-report is the most reliable indicatior of pain; however not all pediatric pt are
capable or wiling to verbalize their discomfort.
What age is the respiratory system considered fully developed? - Correct answer-8
years old
Most ______ age __to____, are concrete thinkers and interpret words literally.
Where as, most _____ age ___ to ___, are magical and illogical thinkers. They
often confuse coincidence with causation, and have difficulty distinguising fantasy
from reality. - Correct answer-(pg36)
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, Most Toddlers age 1yo to 3yo , are concrete thinkers and interpret words literally.
Where as, most Preschoolers age 3yo to 5yo, are magical and illogical thinkers.
They often confuse coincidence with causation, and have difficulty distinguising
fantasy from reality.
Hypotension related to hypovolemia in pediatric trauma patients is a _____ sign
and may indicate a loss of ___% to ___% of their circulating blood volume. -
Correct answer-(pg262)
Late sign.
20% to 25% of circulating blood volume
6P's Assessment for Musculoskeletal Trauma - Correct answer-(pg 283)
Pallor : color different from uninjured
Pain
Pulselessness
Parasthesia
Paralysis
Poikilothermia
Burn Transfer Criteria - Correct answer-1. Partial thickness >10% of BSA
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