ATI LPN
Care During Pediatric Emergencies Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are responsible for the online medical control EMS phone during your work shift and receive a phone call from a prehospital provider who is called in by a minor with no adult or legal guardian available to accompany this minor. In which of the following situations does the minor need consent for treatment from a legal guardian/parent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minors typically need parental consent unless emancipated (A), deemed mature (B), or seeking STD treatment (C). D requires consent.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old girl had a near-drowning incident when she fell into a wading pool. Which intervention would be of the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring airway patency is the highest priority in a near-drowning incident to restore oxygenation.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old boy has been brought to the doctor's office with symptoms of anorexia and abdominal pain. A blood test reveals a lead level of 20 μg/100 mL. The child is prescribed an oral chelating agent. On discharge, the nurse should counsel the parents regarding which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lead poisoning in children often results from ingesting flaking lead-based paint, so removing or covering it is critical.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for teaching interventions for a single mother who leaves her toddler unattended in the bathtub?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Leaving a toddler unattended in the bathtub poses a significant risk for drowning, making 'Risk for Suffocation' the most appropriate diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following challenges will the nurse need to address first for a victim who has arrived in the emergency department?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Addressing hypoxia first is critical as it directly impacts tissue oxygenation, aligning with the ABC priority of airway and breathing.