ENPC Questions Test A 100% solvedComponents 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
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Components in the prioritization of pediatric emergency care (4) - correct answers
PAT, Focused Assessment (objective information), Focused pediatric Hx(subjective
information), assignment of an acuity rating decision
Pediatric Assessment Triangle : (3) components - correct answers 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 disruption in 2+ components the child is "sickest"
PQRST for Pain - correct answers (pg86)
Precipitating and palliating factors
Quality
Radiation
Severity, symptoms, and site
Time or triggering factors
What age is the respiratory system considered fully developed? - correct answers 8
years old
6P's Assessment for Musculoskeletal Trauma - correct answers (pg 283)
Pallor : color different from uninjured
Pain
Pulselessness
Parasthesia
Paralysis
Poikilothermia
Burn Transfer Criteria - correct answers 1. Partial thickness >10% of BSA
2. Face, hands, feet, genetalia, perineum or major joints
3. Third degree burns in any age group.
4. Electrical burns, including lightning injury, and chemical burns.
5. Inhalation injury.
6. Burn injury in pt with preexisting medical disorders that could complicate tx.
7. Concomitant trauma (such as fx) in which the burn injury poses the greatest risk of
morbidity or mortality.
8. Burned children in hospital wo qualified equipment or personnel to care for them
9. Pt who will require special social, emotional, or rehabilitative intervention.
Infants are obligate nose breathers. If nose is obstructed ___________ - correct
answers mouth then suction nose
Neutropenic pt with a temperature - correct answers Don't take rectal temp.
No invasive procedures if not necessary.
, Nonblanchable Rashes of concern - correct answers Meningocoxcemia
Petiachia/Purpura
Normal Urine Output for child - correct answers 1 to 2ml / Kg / Hr
Oral Rehydration for 9month old with mild dehydration. - correct answers Glucose and
sodium solution, every 2 to 5min with 5 to 10ml
6week old infant, no medical hx. eating poorly, vomiting, "hard to wake up", responsive
to pain. Anterior fontanel bulging, tachypnic. Diagnostic evaluation expected? - correct
answers Skeletal survey
Possible shaken baby syndrome
Minimal Acceptable BP's - correct answers Newborn = 60
Infant = 70
Child = 70 + (2 x age in yrs)
Decompensated shock in children #1 sign - correct answers Hypotension
TBI considerations - correct answers MD has to say when they can return, not the pt or
caregiver.
Should be a "gradual return to play"
A preschooler has a small laceration that required 2 stitches. The nurse covers the
wound with a bandage knowing that it will comfort the child to have it covered. What is
the developmental reason for this intervention?
A. Preschoolers are magical thinkers and imagine bandages keep their insides from
coming out
B. Preschoolers fear physical disability and believe a bandage will prevent disability
C. Preschoolers explore orally and will likely chew or suck on the stitches if left
uncovered
D. Preschoolers are concerned with body image and don't want to appear different than
peers - correct answers A. Magical thinkers
An 11-year-old presents to the emergency department with a complaint of hitting his
head while playing soccer. The nurse enters the room and performs an across-the-room
assessment. He is staring at the wall. He has no increased work of breathing, and his
color is pink. Using the pediatric assessment triangle (PAT), what classification will the
nurse assign?
A. Well
B. Sick
C. Sicker
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