ENPC Test Questions 2 – Exam
Questions And Answers –
Graded A+
A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse
covers the wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to
have it covered. What is the developmental reason for this intervention?
A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their
insides from coming out
B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent
disability
C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if
left uncovered
D. Preschoolers are concerned with body image and don't want to appear
different than peers Correct ans -
A 7-month-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of
fever. Assessment reveals a patent airway and slight cyanosis around his lips
and nail beds. He is alert and interactive. His vital signs are 38.5 °C (101.3
°F), HR 134, RR 32, BP 78/54 mm Hg, and SpO2 84%. The nurse notes a
healed surgical scar on his chest. Based on this assessment, what is the
nurse's priority?
A. Administer ibuprofen to treat the fever
B. Begin oxygen via a nonrebreather mask
C. Obtain a surgical history
D. Ask if the SpO2 is normal for him Correct ans -
An 11-year-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of
hitting his head while playing soccer. The nurse enters the room and
performs an across-the-room assessment. He is staring at the wall. He has
no increased work of breathing, and his color is pink. Using the pediatric
assessment triangle (PAT), what classification will the nurse assign?
A. Well
B. Sick
C. Sicker
D. Sickest Correct ans -
The pediatric prioritization process components include the focused
assessment, focused history, acuity rating decision and:
A. the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT).
B. developmental characteristics.
C. head-to-toe assessment.
, D. life-saving interventions. Correct ans -
A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department by her father when he
found her face down in the pool. She remains unresponsive and is breathing
shallowly and slowly. Her color is pale. What is the priority?
A. Administer 100% oxygen
B. Immobilize the cervical spine
C. Begin bag-mask ventilation
D. Insert an oral airway Correct ans -
A 2-year-old has a suspected cervical spinal injury. In order to ensure neutral
spinal alignment, padding should be placed under which area?
A. Shoulders
B. Head
C. Neck
D. Waist Correct ans -
The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding through a nasogastric feeding
tube. The tube position was verified by radiograph after insertion 2 hours
ago. How will the nurse verify placement before feeding?
A. Instill air and listen over the epigastrium
B. Test the pH of the gastric contents
C. Observe color of a gastric aspirate sample.
D. Repeat the radiograph Correct ans -
What is the best method to rapidly administer a 20 mL/kg bolus of 0.9%
normal saline to a pediatric patient weighing 16 kg?
A. A 20-mL syringe with a stopcock
B. An infusion pump
C. A rapid infuser
D. A pressure bag Correct ans -
Immediately after intraosseous insertion the nurse assesses the infusion and
notes that the fluid is not dripping. How should the nurse respond?
A. Use an infusion pump to deliver the fluids
B. Remove the device and insert in another site
C. Advance the device and reassess the flow
D. Attempt to aspirate bone marrow Correct ans -
A 13-month-old presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history
of a low-grade fever, increased work of breathing, and tonight developed a
barking cough and inspiratory stridor. What condition does the nurse
suspect?
A. Epiglottitis
B. Foreign body aspiration
C. Tracheomalacia
Questions And Answers –
Graded A+
A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse
covers the wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to
have it covered. What is the developmental reason for this intervention?
A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their
insides from coming out
B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent
disability
C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if
left uncovered
D. Preschoolers are concerned with body image and don't want to appear
different than peers Correct ans -
A 7-month-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of
fever. Assessment reveals a patent airway and slight cyanosis around his lips
and nail beds. He is alert and interactive. His vital signs are 38.5 °C (101.3
°F), HR 134, RR 32, BP 78/54 mm Hg, and SpO2 84%. The nurse notes a
healed surgical scar on his chest. Based on this assessment, what is the
nurse's priority?
A. Administer ibuprofen to treat the fever
B. Begin oxygen via a nonrebreather mask
C. Obtain a surgical history
D. Ask if the SpO2 is normal for him Correct ans -
An 11-year-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of
hitting his head while playing soccer. The nurse enters the room and
performs an across-the-room assessment. He is staring at the wall. He has
no increased work of breathing, and his color is pink. Using the pediatric
assessment triangle (PAT), what classification will the nurse assign?
A. Well
B. Sick
C. Sicker
D. Sickest Correct ans -
The pediatric prioritization process components include the focused
assessment, focused history, acuity rating decision and:
A. the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT).
B. developmental characteristics.
C. head-to-toe assessment.
, D. life-saving interventions. Correct ans -
A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department by her father when he
found her face down in the pool. She remains unresponsive and is breathing
shallowly and slowly. Her color is pale. What is the priority?
A. Administer 100% oxygen
B. Immobilize the cervical spine
C. Begin bag-mask ventilation
D. Insert an oral airway Correct ans -
A 2-year-old has a suspected cervical spinal injury. In order to ensure neutral
spinal alignment, padding should be placed under which area?
A. Shoulders
B. Head
C. Neck
D. Waist Correct ans -
The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding through a nasogastric feeding
tube. The tube position was verified by radiograph after insertion 2 hours
ago. How will the nurse verify placement before feeding?
A. Instill air and listen over the epigastrium
B. Test the pH of the gastric contents
C. Observe color of a gastric aspirate sample.
D. Repeat the radiograph Correct ans -
What is the best method to rapidly administer a 20 mL/kg bolus of 0.9%
normal saline to a pediatric patient weighing 16 kg?
A. A 20-mL syringe with a stopcock
B. An infusion pump
C. A rapid infuser
D. A pressure bag Correct ans -
Immediately after intraosseous insertion the nurse assesses the infusion and
notes that the fluid is not dripping. How should the nurse respond?
A. Use an infusion pump to deliver the fluids
B. Remove the device and insert in another site
C. Advance the device and reassess the flow
D. Attempt to aspirate bone marrow Correct ans -
A 13-month-old presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history
of a low-grade fever, increased work of breathing, and tonight developed a
barking cough and inspiratory stridor. What condition does the nurse
suspect?
A. Epiglottitis
B. Foreign body aspiration
C. Tracheomalacia
