A 6-year-old presents with a homemade splint on the left arm after falling off of a bicycle. Which of the
following should be the nurse's PRIORITY? - Correct Answers Assess the neurovascular status
A 12-year-old presents with low-grade fever and diffuse abdominal pain which increases with coughing.
These symptoms suggest - Correct Answers appendicitis
When assessing an infant with coarctation of the aorta, a nurse should expect to find - Correct Answers
absent or diminished femoral pulses
Continuous monitoring of a child's ETCO2 during cardiac arrest reveals 8 mmHg. This indicates that CPR
is - Correct Answers ineffective and adjustments need to be made to compressions
Abdominal pain can be a characteristic of which respiratory diagnosis? - Correct Answers pneumonia
Which of the following is the NEXT step for a newborn with a heart rate of 80 beats/min after initial
drying and suctioning? - Correct Answers Initiate ventilations
Following a diagnosis of hyphema, discharge instructions to the care giver should include - Correct
Answersre-bleeding may occur
Which of the following is the treatment of choice for a lethargic neonate with narrow complex
tachycardia and a heart rate of 230 beats/min? - Correct Answers cardioversion
A child presents with a fever, sore throat, and general malaise approximately 48 hours after a camping
trip. It would be a PRIORITY for the nurse to - Correct Answers examine the child for open wounds.
Which of the following is a common sign of meningococcal meningitis? - Correct Answers petechiae
,A patient is receiving intravenous potassium replacement. The nurse suspects hyperkalemia based on
which the following: - Correct Answers peaked T waves
The nurse should anticipate notifying the proper authorities for which of the following patients? -
Correct Answers6-year-old with positive gonorrhea
Which of the following is MOST indicative of compartment syndrome? - Correct Answerspain out of
proportion to the severity of the injury
A 16-year-old is brought to the Emergency Department by friends following a seizure. They report it
lasted about two minutes and broke up the party. The priority diagnostic test is: - Correct Answersa
urine drug screen.
9-month-old presents to the Emergency Department with a mid-shaft tibia fracture. Which of the
following statements from the parent might indicate history of non-accidental trauma (NAT). - Correct
AnswersPatient was riding a tricycle and fell off
A 12-month-old presents with a 2-day history of nausea and vomiting. Vital signs include:
BP 80/60 mm HgHR 56 beats/minRR 12 breaths/min
The child is limp and ashen. Which of the following is the PRIORITY intervention? - Correct
Answersmanual ventilations
A 6-year-old presents with a sudden onset of fever, chills, and macular rash of the palms, wrist, ankles,
and soles of the feet. The child was recently on a camping trip. The nurse suspects - Correct
AnswersRocky Mountain Spotted Fever
An 18-month-old patient presents to the Emergency Department with upper respiratory symptoms and
wheezing. Chest x-ray reveals a radiopaque object in the left lower lobe. The nurse prepares the patient
for a: - Correct AnswersRigid bronchoscopy
A 2-year-old is crying and clinging to the mother in triage. Which of the following pain scales is MOST
appropriate for the nurse to use when assessing the child? - Correct AnswersFLACC
, A 2-month-old presents with irritability and is inconsolable. Which finding would lead the emergency
nurse to suspect shaken baby syndrome? - Correct AnswersBilateral retinal hemorrhages
A child arrives by ambulance following a witnessed seizure. As the nurse is preparing to start a
peripheral IV, the child begins to have generalized seizure activity. Which medication can be given
intranasally to control the seizure? - Correct Answersmidazolam (Versed)
An infant presents to the emergency department with feeding intolerance after 3 days of cold-like
symptoms. Upon assessment, the patient is found to have an altered mental status, sunken fontanels,
and decreased muscle tone. Vital signs are as follows:
BP 66/30 mmHgHR 198 beats/minRR 50 breaths/minT (rectal) 97.3˚ F (36.3˚ C)
The PRIORITY intervention is to - Correct Answersadminister antibiotics.
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old that has a decrease in hearing and pain to right ear. Upon exam, the
nurse notes impacted cerumen. The nurse should question an order for irrigation if the caregiver
mentions a history of - Correct Answerstympanic membrane rupture.
A 16-year-old presents after running a cross country match. The patient is extremely fatigued with
muscle pain and reports nausea and dark urine. The nurse should expect a diagnosis of - Correct
Answersrhabdomyolysis
What is the PRIORITY intervention for a 4-year-old child who has a fever, muffled voice and pallor? -
Correct AnswersKeep the patient calm
A preschool child presents for possible sexual abuse. The MOST appropriate guideline when obtaining a
history is to - Correct Answersdetermine what terms the child uses for the genital and anal areas
A 9-year-old presents with a leg that is red and swollen around what appear to be two fang marks.
Capillary refill in the toes is within normal limits and a pedal pulse can be palpated. The patient's vital
signs include:
BP 90/60 mmHgHR 100 beats/minRR 24 breaths/min
Which of the following is the PRIORITY intervention? - Correct AnswersMonitor for hypotension or shock