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A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous
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membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, BP of 70/44 mm Hg,
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and HR of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most
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expected in this child? - Correct Answers Hypoglycemia (wrong)
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Children can present with new onset diabetes in diabetic ketoacidosis. Manifestations include
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signs of dehydration ( dry mucous membranes, hypotension, tachycardia), incontinence
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(polyuria), vomiting, abdominal pain, Kussmaul respirations (to counter the acidosis), polydipsia,
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anorexia, and weight loss. Expected laboratory values would reveal an acidotic state with a pH
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level below 7.3, an elevated serum bIcarbonate level, and an elevated blood glucose level > 200
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II! The definitive treatment would be a bronchoscopy in order to retrieve the suspected foreign
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II! body instead of diagnostic tests to locate the foreign body itself.
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II! A child in cardiopulmonary arrest is receiving chest compressions and manual ventilations with a
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II! following would be the priority intervention? - Correct Answers Establishing a secure airway
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,II! Parents report their 3-year-old child has developed noisy breathing. On assessment, high-pitched
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II! wheezes are audible and auscultated on inspiration and expiration. What medication would be
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II! appropriate to administer first? - Correct Answers initial medication intervention includes an
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II! A 6-week-old is brought to the emergency department by the caregivers for poor feeding,
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II! A 12-year-old is being prepped for surgical intervention of acute appendicitis. Which of the
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II! following intravenous medication orders should the nurse question? - Correct Answers
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Ketorolac is an appropriate medication for moderate to severe pain, however, it should not be
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used pre-operatively due to its potential to increase the bleeding risk.
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II! A 17-year-old female arrives in the ED with her boyfriend who states she is pregnant and having
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II! Have the boyfriend leave the room during the pelvic exam.
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II! A 2-year-old arrives at the ED in hypovolemic shock and needs fluids immediately. After several
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II! which is the next best option for establishing access quickly? - Correct Answers Intraosseous in
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II! A child with an electrical injury is seen 1 hour post event. Which of the following types of
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, injury? - Correct Answers Myoglobin is excreted in the urine and is evidenced by dark, red-
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II! When taking vital signs on a stable infant, which of the following should be done first? - Correct
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II! A laceration on a toddler's arm is prepared for suturing. Which of the following preparations for
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II! topical anesthesia would be the best choice for this procedure? - Correct Answers LET
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II! Which of the following is appropriate administration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for an
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II! urine sample is most appropriate in this circumstance? - Correct Answers Urinary catherization
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II! You are discharging a patient home who has a history of depression. Discharge teaching should
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II! include which of the following? - Correct Answers Ensuring all firearms in the home are locked
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