Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with
glomerulonephritis? - ANS 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.
- ANS 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?
- ANS 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? - ANS 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 - ANS
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? - ANS Neuroleptic malignant syndrome These are classic
symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which is a rare reaction to
antipsychotic medications.
Which of the following patients should be evaluated first - ANS An
18-month-old with bilious emesis Bilious emesis in an 18-month-old is always
considered an emergent symptom indicative of a life-threatening bowel
obstruction.
1. Which of the following tasks can the nurse do to decrease adverse
medication events? - ANS Obtain the patient's weight in kilograms This is the
preferred measurement for medication calculations for pediatric and adult
patients
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