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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. --- correct answer --- 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. --- correct answer --- B. Epinephrine and
glucose.
,A 20 - day - old infant has a 1 - week history of not eating well. The
infant has a weak cry and is jittery. Which laboratory test is
indicated? A. Arterial blood gas.
B. Finger - stick glucose.
C. Complete blood count with differential.
D. Toxicology screen. --- correct answer --- B. Finger - stick glucose.
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. --- correct answer ---
D. Ask the parents if her behavior is unusual.
An 8 - month - old child presents with purpura, irritability, and a rectal
temperature of 39.4C (102.9F). 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. --- correct answer --- B. Monitoring
for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
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. --- correct answer --- D. Urine output of 11
ml/hour.
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. --- correct answer --- D. Bag - mask ventilation.