Answers 2023
An unresponsive 2-year-old child was found by his mother with
a bottle labeled "Elavil 50 mg" by his side. Which piece of
information is important to obtain from his mother?
A. The size of the medication bottle.
B. The expiration date of the medication.
C. The number of pills left in the bottle.
D. The person for whom the medication was prescribe. -
Answer C. The number of pills left in the bottle.
A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously
ill child can best keep the family informed of the child's
condition by:
A. Placing them in a secluded room.
B. Referring to their child as "the patient".
C. Telling the family how they should feel.
D. Appointing one staff member to communicate with them. -
Answer D. Appointing one staff member to communicate with
them.
A 16-month-old child was an unrestrained front seat passenger
in a motor vehicle crash. The chest x-ray reveals multiple rib
fractures. These findings suggest what type of injury?
A. Minor surface injury.
B. Significant underlying injury.
C. Significant surface injury.
D. Minor underlying injury. - Answer B. Significant underlying
injury.
, Which piece of information is most important to know prior to
transferring a patient to another facility?
A. Documentation of the family's health insurance coverage.
B. Pertinent family health history.
C. Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
D. Confirmation of a medical diagnosis. - Answer C.
Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
A 10-year-old child who was struck by a car has a distended,
tense abdomen. The child's heart rate is 144 beats/minute,
respirations 24 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 120/80 mm
Hg. Capillary refill is more than 3 seconds, and skin is pale and
cool. The patient's signs and symptoms suggest:
A. Obstructive shock.
B. Distributive shock.
C. Hypovolemic shock.
D. Cardiogenic shock. - Answer C. Hypovolemic shock.
A school-aged child is about to receive stitches. To evaluate his
understanding of the procedure, you tell him:
A. "Young people your age have questions about getting
stitches. What are your questions?"
B. "Don't cry while you are getting the stitches. Be brave like a
man."
C. "You will probably receive 10 stitches. Do you have any
questions before we restrain you?"
D. "Does your cut hurt? Would you like your mommy to hold
you?" - Answer A. "Young people your age have questions
about getting stitches. What are your questions?"
What is the preferred sit for intraosseous access in the infant?
A. Lateral malleolus
B. Iliac crest
C. Proximal femur
D. Anteromedial tibia - Answer D. Anteromedial tibia