ATI LPN
Emergency Pediatric Psychiatric Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a poison has been ingested by a child, the parents should be instructed to do which of the following first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calling the poison control center first ensures expert guidance is received before taking action, as inducing vomiting or other interventions may worsen the situation depending on the poison.
Question 2 of 5
A 14-year-old child is brought to the emergency department. His parents state that they think he took 'too many of his pain pills.' The child had been prescribed oxycodone every 4 hours for pain secondary to a bone infection. Which agent would the nurse expect to be administered to counteract the analgesics?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Naloxone is the antidote for opioid overdose, such as with oxycodone, to reverse respiratory depression.
Question 3 of 5
A child is learning to ride a bicycle. He should be instructed to use a(an)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A helmet is the most critical safety equipment to prevent head injuries while learning to ride a bicycle.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is examining a 10-year-old boy with tachypnea and increased work of breathing. Which finding is a late sign that the child is in shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Delayed capillary refill with cool extremities is a late sign of shock indicating poor perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old who has been rushed to the clinic immediately after swallowing an unknown number of acetaminophen tablets. Which of the following is the priority intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: N-acetylcysteine is the specific antidote for acetaminophen overdose and should be administered as soon as possible.