ENPC EXAM PREP / EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024

ENPC EXAM PREP / EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024 Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis? - ANSWER Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored. Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis. Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored. - ANSWER Administration of nebulized epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is treated with dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine. The neurosurgeon has decided to perform an invasive procedure in the emergency department to monitor the intracranial pressure on a 5-year-old patient. The family does not speak English and has identified their religion as Muslim. Which of the following interventions is most supportive of the family? - ANSWER Allow the extended to family members to serve as interpreters during the procedure. Which of the following patient presentations should increase suspicion of potential child maltreatment? - ANSWER Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side Any bruise in a non-exploratory location in children younger than 4 years and any bruising in a child younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side Any bruise in a non-exploratory location in children younger than 4 years and any bruising in a child younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse - ANSWER Commotio cordis Commotio cordis occurs when the chest is struck during the refractory period of the cardiac conduction cycle, resulting in a ventricular dysrhythmia or asystole. This type of injury usually occurs in recreational sports such as baseball or ice hockey A 12-year-old who was recently started on anti-psychotic medication for schizophrenia is brought to the emergency department with severe muscle rigidity and hyperthermia. These symptoms are most likely caused by which of the following? - ANSWER Neuroleptic malignant syndrome These are classic symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is a rare reaction to antipsychotic medications.