BCIT NSER 7710 EMERGENCY NIRSING THEORY 1
EXAM QUESTION BANK | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 | GUARANTEED
PASS.
A common cause of airway obstruction in young unconscious children
is: - ANSWER:
tongue and vomit
Brittany is 16 months old and brought to the ER with a fever for 24
hours. The physician has ordered Tylenol. How could you demonstrate
family-centered care in administering this
medication?
A)
Inform the caregiver you (the nurse) will give the child a drink of
Tylenol right now or a suppository will be given.
B)
Counsel the parent about ensuring that Tylenol is given and that ER
visits for fever are unnecessary.
C)
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Bring a syringe of Tylenol to the parent to "test" if he/she can give
the medication to the child.
D)
Ask the caregiver how the child might best take the Tylenol such as
from a cup or syringe. Give the caregiver the option of administering
,the medication with instruction or having the nurse administer. -
ANSWER: D)
Ask the caregiver how the child might best take the Tylenol such as
from a cup or syringe. Give the caregiver the option of administering
the medication with instruction or having the nurse administer.
You are caring for a 7 year old with RLQ pain and vomiting for 2
days. You need to start an
IV. Which explanation best fits with the developmental characteristics
of this school-aged child?
A)
"I am going to put a needle in your hand to give you fluids
and medications." B)
"You have to be brave and not cry while I put this
needle in you." C)
"We think you have appendicitis and we need to give you fluids and
medications through an IV."
D)
"I am going to put this special tube in your hand to give you medicine
so your tummy feels better. Can you make a fist with this hand while I
look at the blue lines in your hand?" - ANSWER: D)
"I am going to put this special tube in your hand to give you medicine
so your tummy feels better. Can you make a fist with this hand while I
look at the blue lines in your hand?"
Experiencing trauma can lead to all of the following, - ANSWER:
increased risk of alcohol and drug use, ongoing issues with sleep
,disturbances, memories of the incident that can lead to new feelings of
anxiety
An elevated temperature, rigid muscle tone, fluctuating blood
pressures, diaphoresis, and elevated CK levels can indicate -
ANSWER: neuroleptic malignant syndrome
You are asked to assess a patient in the interview room of your ED.
The triage report states the patient presented with "visual
hallucinations" and denies drugs or alcohol. You see a
patient slumped in a chair and hear slow, snoring respirations upon
entering the room. You cannot verbally rouse the patient. Your next
action should be: A) ask a co-worker to help you assess the patient
further and move the patient to a stretchered area for further
assessments and interventions. B) talk to the triage nurse to obtain
further information about the patient's presentation. C)
move the patient from the chair to the floor so you can open his
airway and do further assessments and interventions. D) loudly
inform the patient he needs to wake up or he will be escorted out of
the hospital by security. - ANSWER: C) move the patient from the
chair to the floor so you can open his airway and do further
assessments and interventions.
Who should use the mental status examination when evaluating a
mental health complaint? - ANSWER: all health professionals
involved with the patient
, What factor can be a trigger for suicidal
ideation or suicide attempt? A) a full
moon
B)
anniversary of the death of a
loved one C) missing a dose
of antidepressant D)
fight with a distant family member -
ANSWER: B) anniversary of the death of a
loved one
Your patient is demonstrating agitation in her constant restlessness
and outbursts of yelling and swearing at staff members. The
physician tells you she is agreeable to taking an oral sedative. You
bring the medication to the bedside. The patient takes it from you
and throws it over her shoulder telling you she is not taking this
"sh_"! The best reaction in this situation is: A) tell her it is not
appropriate to throw the medication on the floor and to pick it up. B)
explain that she will have to calm down on her own then, without the
benefit of medication. C)
explain that her behavior is out of control; if she will not take the
medication by mouth, it will be given by injection. D)
call her next of kin to convince her to take the medication. -
ANSWER: C)
explain that her behavior is out of control; if she will not take the
medication by mouth, it will be given by injection.
EXAM QUESTION BANK | ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 | GUARANTEED
PASS.
A common cause of airway obstruction in young unconscious children
is: - ANSWER:
tongue and vomit
Brittany is 16 months old and brought to the ER with a fever for 24
hours. The physician has ordered Tylenol. How could you demonstrate
family-centered care in administering this
medication?
A)
Inform the caregiver you (the nurse) will give the child a drink of
Tylenol right now or a suppository will be given.
B)
Counsel the parent about ensuring that Tylenol is given and that ER
visits for fever are unnecessary.
C)
1|Page
Bring a syringe of Tylenol to the parent to "test" if he/she can give
the medication to the child.
D)
Ask the caregiver how the child might best take the Tylenol such as
from a cup or syringe. Give the caregiver the option of administering
,the medication with instruction or having the nurse administer. -
ANSWER: D)
Ask the caregiver how the child might best take the Tylenol such as
from a cup or syringe. Give the caregiver the option of administering
the medication with instruction or having the nurse administer.
You are caring for a 7 year old with RLQ pain and vomiting for 2
days. You need to start an
IV. Which explanation best fits with the developmental characteristics
of this school-aged child?
A)
"I am going to put a needle in your hand to give you fluids
and medications." B)
"You have to be brave and not cry while I put this
needle in you." C)
"We think you have appendicitis and we need to give you fluids and
medications through an IV."
D)
"I am going to put this special tube in your hand to give you medicine
so your tummy feels better. Can you make a fist with this hand while I
look at the blue lines in your hand?" - ANSWER: D)
"I am going to put this special tube in your hand to give you medicine
so your tummy feels better. Can you make a fist with this hand while I
look at the blue lines in your hand?"
Experiencing trauma can lead to all of the following, - ANSWER:
increased risk of alcohol and drug use, ongoing issues with sleep
,disturbances, memories of the incident that can lead to new feelings of
anxiety
An elevated temperature, rigid muscle tone, fluctuating blood
pressures, diaphoresis, and elevated CK levels can indicate -
ANSWER: neuroleptic malignant syndrome
You are asked to assess a patient in the interview room of your ED.
The triage report states the patient presented with "visual
hallucinations" and denies drugs or alcohol. You see a
patient slumped in a chair and hear slow, snoring respirations upon
entering the room. You cannot verbally rouse the patient. Your next
action should be: A) ask a co-worker to help you assess the patient
further and move the patient to a stretchered area for further
assessments and interventions. B) talk to the triage nurse to obtain
further information about the patient's presentation. C)
move the patient from the chair to the floor so you can open his
airway and do further assessments and interventions. D) loudly
inform the patient he needs to wake up or he will be escorted out of
the hospital by security. - ANSWER: C) move the patient from the
chair to the floor so you can open his airway and do further
assessments and interventions.
Who should use the mental status examination when evaluating a
mental health complaint? - ANSWER: all health professionals
involved with the patient
, What factor can be a trigger for suicidal
ideation or suicide attempt? A) a full
moon
B)
anniversary of the death of a
loved one C) missing a dose
of antidepressant D)
fight with a distant family member -
ANSWER: B) anniversary of the death of a
loved one
Your patient is demonstrating agitation in her constant restlessness
and outbursts of yelling and swearing at staff members. The
physician tells you she is agreeable to taking an oral sedative. You
bring the medication to the bedside. The patient takes it from you
and throws it over her shoulder telling you she is not taking this
"sh_"! The best reaction in this situation is: A) tell her it is not
appropriate to throw the medication on the floor and to pick it up. B)
explain that she will have to calm down on her own then, without the
benefit of medication. C)
explain that her behavior is out of control; if she will not take the
medication by mouth, it will be given by injection. D)
call her next of kin to convince her to take the medication. -
ANSWER: C)
explain that her behavior is out of control; if she will not take the
medication by mouth, it will be given by injection.
