ENPC EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
An 8-month-old infant with pneumonia has severe intercostal and substernal retractions, weak muscle tone,
lethargy, and gray skin color. The infant's condition does not improve after bag-mask ventilation. The next
step in treatment is most likely to be:
A. Administration of epinephrine.
B. Supplemental warming measures.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
D. Administration of albuterol.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
Which combination of medications is best to have prepared for a pediatric resuscitation?
A. Dopamine and sodium bicarbonate.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
C. Naloxone and lidocaine.
D. Pentothal and vecuronium.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
Which intervention should be performed next if tactile stimulation, positioning, drying, and blow-by oxygen
administration do not increase a newborn's heart rate?
A. Chest compressions.
B. Umbilical vein cannulation.
C. Endotracheal intubation.
D. Bag-mask ventilation.
, ENPC EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
D. Bag-mask ventilation.
A 10-kg child has deep partial-thickness burns over 35% of the total body surface area. Which evaluation
parameter indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate?
A. Heart rate of 160 beats/minute.
B. Respiratory rate of 34 breaths/minute.
C. Blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
A 7-year-old female sustains a minor head injury and did not lose consciousness. She does not respond to
commands and groans in response to questions. Which action will quickly determine if her behavior indicates
a serious head injury?
A. Review her medical record for pre-existing developmental problems.
B. Obtain a head computerized tomography scan.
C. Conduct a developmental screening test.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
, ENPC EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
An 8-month-old child presents with purpura, irritability, and a rectal temperature of
39.4 C (102.9 F). An intervention of high priority is:
A. Encouraging the caregiver to hold and comfort the child.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
C. Collecting urine for toxicology screen.
D. Encouraging oral fluids and food.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is used to:
A. Identify all life-threatening conditions that the child presents with.
B. Perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on the child.
C. Assess the status of the child's airway only upon arrive in the ED.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the- room" assessment.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the- room" assessment.
A 6- week-old infant is pale, has marked substernal retractions, expiratory grunting, and poor muscle tone.
The emergency nurse should first:
A. Obtain IV.
B. Apply a pulse ox.
C. Prepare a chest x-ray.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
, ENPC EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The best method to open the airway in an injured child is:
A. Placing the head and neck in hyperextension.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
C. Placing the head and neck in flexion.
D. Using the head tilt maneuver.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
A 3-year-old is transported by prehospital personnel after being struck by a car. The parents are en route. The
child is screaming and uncooperative. Which is the best approach while conducting the secondary survey?
A. Hold the child to comfort him.
B. Wait for the parent's arrival.
C. Observe for behavioral pain cues.
D. Use a doll to demonstrate the examination.
C. Observe for behavioral pain cues.
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
An 8-month-old infant with pneumonia has severe intercostal and substernal retractions, weak muscle tone,
lethargy, and gray skin color. The infant's condition does not improve after bag-mask ventilation. The next
step in treatment is most likely to be:
A. Administration of epinephrine.
B. Supplemental warming measures.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
D. Administration of albuterol.
C. Rapid sequence intubation.
Which combination of medications is best to have prepared for a pediatric resuscitation?
A. Dopamine and sodium bicarbonate.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
C. Naloxone and lidocaine.
D. Pentothal and vecuronium.
B. Epinephrine and glucose.
Which intervention should be performed next if tactile stimulation, positioning, drying, and blow-by oxygen
administration do not increase a newborn's heart rate?
A. Chest compressions.
B. Umbilical vein cannulation.
C. Endotracheal intubation.
D. Bag-mask ventilation.
, ENPC EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
D. Bag-mask ventilation.
A 10-kg child has deep partial-thickness burns over 35% of the total body surface area. Which evaluation
parameter indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate?
A. Heart rate of 160 beats/minute.
B. Respiratory rate of 34 breaths/minute.
C. Blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
D. Urine output of 11 ml/hour.
A 7-year-old female sustains a minor head injury and did not lose consciousness. She does not respond to
commands and groans in response to questions. Which action will quickly determine if her behavior indicates
a serious head injury?
A. Review her medical record for pre-existing developmental problems.
B. Obtain a head computerized tomography scan.
C. Conduct a developmental screening test.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
, ENPC EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
An 8-month-old child presents with purpura, irritability, and a rectal temperature of
39.4 C (102.9 F). An intervention of high priority is:
A. Encouraging the caregiver to hold and comfort the child.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
C. Collecting urine for toxicology screen.
D. Encouraging oral fluids and food.
B. Monitoring for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle is used to:
A. Identify all life-threatening conditions that the child presents with.
B. Perform a complete head-to-toe assessment on the child.
C. Assess the status of the child's airway only upon arrive in the ED.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the- room" assessment.
D. Determine the severity of the child's illness or injury using the "across-the- room" assessment.
A 6- week-old infant is pale, has marked substernal retractions, expiratory grunting, and poor muscle tone.
The emergency nurse should first:
A. Obtain IV.
B. Apply a pulse ox.
C. Prepare a chest x-ray.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
D. Administer 100% oxygen.
, ENPC EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
The best method to open the airway in an injured child is:
A. Placing the head and neck in hyperextension.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
C. Placing the head and neck in flexion.
D. Using the head tilt maneuver.
B. Using the jaw thrust maneuver.
A 3-year-old is transported by prehospital personnel after being struck by a car. The parents are en route. The
child is screaming and uncooperative. Which is the best approach while conducting the secondary survey?
A. Hold the child to comfort him.
B. Wait for the parent's arrival.
C. Observe for behavioral pain cues.
D. Use a doll to demonstrate the examination.
C. Observe for behavioral pain cues.
