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A 2-month-old presents with irritability and is inconsolable. Which finding would lead the emergency nurse to suspect shaken baby syndrome? - ANSWER - Bilateral retinal hemorrhages
A child arrives by ambulance following a witnessed seizure. As the nurse is preparing to start a peripheral IV, the child begins to have generalized seizure activity. Which medication can be given intranasally to control the seizure? - ANSWER - midazolam (Versed)
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old that has a decrease in hearing and pain to right ear. Upon exam, the nurse notes impacted cerumen. The nurse should question an order for irrigation if the caregiver mentions a history of - ANSWER - tympanic membrane rupture.
A 16-year-old presents after running a cross-country match. The patient is extremely fatigued with muscle pain and reports nausea and dark urine. The nurse should expect a diagnosis of - ANSWER - rhabdomyolysis
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pg. 2 An infant presents to the emergency department with feeding intolerance after 3 days of cold-like symptoms. Upon assessment, the patient is found to have an altered mental status, sunken fontanels, and decreased
muscle tone. Vital signs are as follows:
BP 66/30 mmHgHR 198 beats/minRR 50 breaths/minT (rectal) 97.3˚ F
(36.3˚ C)
The PRIORITY intervention is to - ANSWER - administer antibiotics.
What is the PRIORITY intervention for a 4-year-old child who has a fever, muffled voice and pallor? - ANSWER - Keep the patient calm
A preschool child presents for possible sexual abuse. The MOST appropriate guideline when obtaining a history is to - ANSWER - determine what terms the child uses for the genital and anal areas
A 9-year-old presents with a leg that is red and swollen around what appear to be two fang marks. Capillary refill in the toes is within normal limits and a pedal pulse can be palpated. The patient's vital signs
include:
BP 90/60 mmHgHR 100 beats/minRR 24 breaths/min Which of the following is the PRIORITY intervention? - ANSWER - Monitor for hypotension or shock
A 5-week-old presenting with vomiting is noted to have a slightly bulging fontanel, hypothermia, and petechiae. The nurse should anticipate a workup for - ANSWER - meningitis
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pg. 3 An adolescent presents with a 3-day history of fever, sore throat, and muffled voice. The PRIORITY intervention should be - ANSWER - preparing emergency airway equipment
In addition to airway, breathing, and circulation, which of the following assessments is MOST critical when assessing a 2-year-old with a temperature of 101.3° F (38.5° C)? - ANSWER - Glasgow Coma Scale score
A nurse caring for a child with a traumatic brain injury observes drainage from the child's nose. The nurse should suspect the drainage is cerebral spinal fluid if - ANSWER - the drainage tests positive for glucose
A child presents with lethargy and bilateral ptosis after eating home canned vegetables. Which of the following additional findings would the nurse expect? - ANSWER - leg weakness
A child presents after being bitten approximately 4 days ago while on a camping trip. The wound is purple, without drainage, and the physician suspects a brown recluse bite. What treatment does the nurse anticipate?
- ANSWER - Prednisone, weight based
Which of the following patients requires the MOST emergent intervention? - ANSWER - an obtunded child who is vomiting
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