1. A 14-year-old patient sustained a displaced fracture of the radius and ulna after
falling from a bicycle. Which of the following pain control interventions is most
likely to result in improvement in symptoms related to pain?
o Answer: Applying a splint to the affected extremity
2. Assessment of the fontanelle provides the most useful information for which two
components of the primary survey?
o Answer: Circulation and disability
3. A 6-month-old is seen for a recurrent respiratory infection. During the assessment,
the mother adds that the patient’s stools seem to be fatty or “greasy”. Which of the
following disease processes would be a primary concern for this child?
o Answer: Cystic fibrosis
4. A 4-day-old who is brought to the emergency department with the parental
complaint of “not acting right” is found to be hypoglycemic. What is the
appropriate glucose concentration to administer to this neonate?
o Answer: Dextrose 10%
5. Which of the following indicates the need for additional caregiver education
regarding a urinary tract infection?
, o Answer: My child will grow out of their frequent urinary tract infections.
6. You need to draw blood from a 2-year-old. Which of the following is the best
approach for this patient?
o Answer: Have them watch a cartoon on an I-pad or cell phone
7. The caregiver of a 2-month-old infant states the patient has had trouble breathing
for the past two days. Pediatric assessment triangle (PAT) reveals an age-
appropriate general appearance, rapid breathing with mild distress, and pink skin.
Mucous is noted in both nares. Which of the following is the best next step?
o Answer: Suction nasal passages using a bulb syringe
8. An ambulance arrives with a 16-year-old male involved in a dirt bike crash who was
intubated prior to arrival. Which of the following is the priority assessment or
intervention?
o Answer: Assess endotracheal tube placement
9. Which of the following patients should be evaluated first?
o Answer: An 18-month-old with bilious emesis
10. A nurse providing trauma informed care to the family of a seriously ill child should
be doing which of the following?
• Answer: Appointing one staff member to stay with the family