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ENA Toxicology 2 questions and answers For a patient with tricyclic antidepressant toxicity, you should expect to treat ventricular dysrhythmias with which cardiac medication? A. Digoxin (Lanoxin) B. Procainamide (Pronestyl) C. Quinidine (Quinidex) D. Amiodarone (Cordarone)D Which finding suggests a complication of the toxic ingestion of oil of wintergreen? A. Petechiae B. Metabolic alkalosis C. Jaundice D. BradycardiaD

ENA Peds 2 questions and answers In a patient with sickle cell disease who has acute ischemic pain and swollen hands and feet, which crisis is present? A. Acute sequestration B. Vaso-occlusive C. Aplastic D. Acute chest syndromeB In a pediatric patient with sickle cell disease, which intervention is appropriate for managing acute pain during an abrupt onset of vaso-occlusive crisis? A. Provide comfort measures, such as ice pack application to the axilla. B. Expect to administ...

ENA orientation 3.0 Respiratory Emergencies questions and answers Which measure is the single best determinant of asthma severity?peak expiratory flow rate Which statement accurately characterizes emphysema?It produces a marked reduction in the pulmonary capillary bed Which statement correctly characterizes cardiogenic pulmonary edema?Left Ventricular pumping is inadequate Which statement correctly characterizes a spontaneous pneuthorax?Latrogenic pneumothorax can result from a...

ENA orientation 3.0 patient assessment questions and answers What does the M in the AMPLE mnemonic represent?medications What is the SAMPLE pneumonic used to assess?Patient history Which finding is considered subjective data?A family member states that the patient has a history of seizures. For a patient with severe sternal retractions, which intervention is the priority?Position the patient to maximize ventilation. Which condition could cause a widening pulse pressure?vasodilati...

ENA Neurological Emergencies 3.0 questions and answers When caring for a patient with meningitis, you should perform which nursing intervention? A. Discuss stress management techniques. B. Initiate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation. C. Elevate the head of the bed to 30. D. Provide a quiet, darkened room.D For a patient with meningitis, provide comfort measures such as minimizing noise, light, and other environmental stimuli. These stimuli can be extreme...

ENA Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0 All Questions Review questions and answers Which type of shock causes a temporary loss of motor, sensory, and reflex functions below the level of a lesion?Spinal shock According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms account for which percentage of body surface area?27 percent Which effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the heart? A. It increases peripheral vascular resistance. B. It enhances atr...

ENA and ESI questions and answers What are the 6 main reasons patients visit the ED each year?Inability to see a HCP Aging population Shorter hospital LOS Acute mental health crisis ED closures Lack of adequate health insurance What is the ENA?Emergency Nurses Association What does the ENA do?Provides standards of care Advances the emergency nursing practice What is needed to join the ENA?A certification called a CEN At least 1 year of work in an emergency enviornment ...

ENA 3.0 Respiratory Emergencies questions and answers In a patient with suspected pulmonary edema, which finding should you expect? A. Hypotension B. Bradycardia C. Frothy sputum D. FeverC. Frothy sputum Which finding is characteristic of chronic bronchitis? A. The expiratory phase is prolonged. B. The patient has hyperresonance in all lung fields. C. An increased amount of carbon dioxide is blown off with ventilation. D. The patient has dyspnea and a nonproductiv...

Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Pain - ENA-ENO-C27 questions and answers Which pain scale is the most appropriate to use in an infant, age 6 months?FLACC In the emergency department, which intervention is not appropriate for managing a trauma patient?Withhold pain medication until diagnostic tests are complete Which patient factor is appropriate to consider when selecting a pain assessment scale?Verbal skills Pharmacologic intervention is the only way to treat a patient...

Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: Respiratory Emergencies - ENA-ENO C28 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Which statement correctly describes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?Findings include distant breath sounds and tachypnea. In a patient with suspected pulmonary edema, which finding should you expect?Frothy sputum Which diagnostic test is the gold standard for diagnosing a pulmonary embolus?Pulmonary arteriography Which statement correctly characterizes spontaneous pneumo...