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A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, BP of 70/44 mm Hg, and HR of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most expected in this child? - ANSWERHypoglycemia (wrong) Remediation feedback: Children can present with new onset diabetes in diabetic ketoacidosis. Manifestations include signs of dehydration ( dry mucous membranes, hypoten...

ENPC Questions with 100% Solved 2024 Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) - Answer- PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective information), assignment of an acuity rating decision Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components - Answer- Appearance. Work of Breathing. Circulation to the skin. This forms the "general impression". If there is an acute disruption in 1 component, child is "sicker". If there is an acute disr...

ENPC Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass 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? A.Dextrose 5% B.Dextrose 10% C.Dextrose 25% D.Dextrose 50% - Answer- B Dextrose 10% is the preferred concentration for neonates with hypoglycemia to protect their fragile vasculature while providing needed glucose. Dextrose 5% is not us...

An unresponsive 2-year-old child was found by his mother with a bottle labeled "Elavil 50 mg" by his side. Which piece of information is important to obtain from his mother? A. The size of the medication bottle. B. The expiration date of the medication. C. The number of pills left in the bottle. D. The person for whom the medication was prescribe. C. The number of pills left in the bottle. A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can best keep the f...

A caregiver presents to the emergency department with an 18-month-old and reports the child is not using their left arm after playing a game with an older sibling. The child is alert and curious, with regular, even respirations, and skin color is appropriate. Sick A 12-year-old restrained, back -seat passenger involved in a motor vehicle crash is noted to have hypotension, tachycardia, and contusions and discoloration across the lap area. On exam a splenic rupture is suspected. Which of the f...

A 5-year-old child presents with hives, swelling of the lips and face, and stridor that developed about an hour after eating lunch. The child has no known allergies. Which of the following is the priority intervention? A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine B. Auscultate bilateral breath sounds C. Insert an intravenous catheter D. Administer inhaled albuterol A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine An adolescent is awaiting ICU admission for pneumonia. During reassessment, which of t...

Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with glomerulonephritis? 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. Administration of nebulized epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is treated with dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrin...

Tachycardia = an _______ sign of shock Early What is a late sign of circulatory compromise in children? Hypotension Children can remain normotensive until about _____ percent of blood volume is lost 25% What are two intervention you should always be doing? Applying oxygen Checking bedside blood glucose How long should the car seat be rear facing? Until at least one year of age _____ model parents behavior with toys Toddlers Age 3 to 5: Preschoolers Magical and it logical ...

A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, BP of 70/44 mm Hg, and HR of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most expected in this child? Hypoglycemia (wrong) Remediation feedback: Children can present with new onset diabetes in diabetic ketoacidosis. Manifestations include signs of dehydration ( dry mucous membranes, hypotension, ta...

Pediatric Assessment Triangle : Appearance Most important. Reflects adequacy of ventilation, oxygenation, brain perfusion, and central nervous system function. Assess for : tone, interactiveness, consolability, look/gaze, and speech/cry. Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective information), assignment of an acuity rating decision Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components Appearance...

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? A.Dextrose 5% B.Dextrose 10% C.Dextrose 25% D.Dextrose 50% B Dextrose 10% is the preferred concentration for neonates with hypoglycemia to protect their fragile vasculature while providing needed glucose. Dextrose 5% is not used to treat hypoglycemia in children. Dextrose 25% is ...