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1. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treated with
chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min,
respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less
than 2 seconds. What is the child's most likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Septic shock
2. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding. Blood
pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
, D. Compensated - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Hypotensive
3. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1
mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team member do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
,5. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged expiratory phase and
wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Lower airway obstruction
6. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular respirations. The seizures stopped
a few minutes ago. Which of the following most likely to be abnormal?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Control of breathing
7. What abnormality is most likely to be present in children with acute respiratory distress
caused by lung tissue disease?
, A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
D. Decreased respiratory effort - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Decreased oxygen saturation
8. An alert 2-year-old child with an increased work of breathing and pink color is being
evaluated. Heart rate is 110/min, and respiratory rate is 30/min. What would best describe
this patient's condition? A. Respiratory distress
1. B. Respiratory arrest
2. C. Respiratory failure
3. D. Disordered control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Respiratory distress
13. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy report that the
child has been febrile and has not been feeling well, with recent onset of lethargy.
Assessment reveals the following: The child is difficult to arouse, with pale color. The
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED
ANSWERS | GUARANTEED A+ EXAM
1. A 3-year-old child was recently diagnosed with leukemia and has been treated with
chemotherapy. The child presents with lethargy and a high fever. Heart rate is 195/min,
respiratory rate is 36/min, blood pressure is 85/40 mm Hg, and capillary refill time is less
than 2 seconds. What is the child's most likely condition?
A. Septic shock
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Significant bradycardia
D. Cardiogenic shock - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Septic shock
2. A 2-week-old infant presents with irritability and a history of poor feeding. Blood
pressure is 55/40 mm Hg. What term describes this infant's blood pressure?
A. Hypotensive
B. Normal
C. Hypertensive
, D. Compensated - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Hypotensive
3. During a resuscitation attempt, the team leader orders an initial dose of epinephrine at 0.1
mg/kg to be given 10. What should the team member do?
A. Administer the drug as ordered
B. Administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine
C. Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
D. Refuse to administer the drug - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Respectfully ask the team leader to clarify the dose
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of respiratory failure?
A. Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
B. Hypotension
C. An increase in serum pH (alkalosis)
D. Abnormal respiratory sounds - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Inadequate oxygenation and/or ventilation
,5. Which of the following is most likely to produce a prolonged expiratory phase and
wheezing?
A. Disordered control of breathing
B. Hypovolemic shock
C. Lower airway obstruction
D. Upper airway obstruction - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Lower airway obstruction
6. A 4-year-old child presents with seizures and irregular respirations. The seizures stopped
a few minutes ago. Which of the following most likely to be abnormal?
A. Vascular resistance
B. Pulse rate
C. Lung compliance
D. Control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Control of breathing
7. What abnormality is most likely to be present in children with acute respiratory distress
caused by lung tissue disease?
, A. Decreased oxygen saturation
B. Stridor
C. Normal respiratory rate
D. Decreased respiratory effort - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Decreased oxygen saturation
8. An alert 2-year-old child with an increased work of breathing and pink color is being
evaluated. Heart rate is 110/min, and respiratory rate is 30/min. What would best describe
this patient's condition? A. Respiratory distress
1. B. Respiratory arrest
2. C. Respiratory failure
3. D. Disordered control of breathing - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Respiratory distress
13. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy report that the
child has been febrile and has not been feeling well, with recent onset of lethargy.
Assessment reveals the following: The child is difficult to arouse, with pale color. The
