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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following agents would be the best induction agent when intubating an asthmatic in severe respiratory distress?

A. Etomidate

B. Thiopental

C. Ketamine

D. Propofol

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ketamine

Question 2 of 5

A 4-year-old boy is brought to the ED by EMS after he was found altered, minimally responsive with cool and clammy extremities. His heart rate is 45 beats/minute, and blood pressure is 50/20 mmHg. He is awake and has a pulse on your examination. The paramedics placed an IV and administered 0.01 mg/kg epinephrine without response. The strip from EMS is shown below. What is the next treatment of choice?

A. Atropine 0.02 mg/kg intravenous

B. Atropine 0.1 mg/kg intravenous

C. Atropine 1 mg intravenous

D. Transvenous pacing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Atropine 0.02 mg/kg intravenous

Question 3 of 5

A mother brings her two-year-old child to the pediatric office for a sick visit. The child is seen regularly at the office and was last seen at her well-child visit two months ago. Based on this information, which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A. Asking the mother to leave the room for a private discussion with the child.

B. Reviewing health promotion and maintenance activities.

C. Obtaining a comprehensive history, including sociodemographic data.

D. Focusing exclusively on the reported illness.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Focusing exclusively on the reported illness.

Question 4 of 5

Assessment of a child reveals a tension pneumothorax. The nurse would prepare the child for which of the following?

A. Needle thoracotomy

B. Suctioning

C. Intubation

D. Defibrillation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Needle thoracotomy

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a stable toddler diagnosed with accidental poisoning due to the ingestion of cleaning solution. What must be included in teaching parents about how to protect a toddler from accidental poisoning?

A. Label poisonous solutions

B. Do not leave the toddler alone

C. Closely monitor the toddler's activity

D. Keep cleaning solutions locked up

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Keep cleaning solutions locked up

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