ATI LPN
Emergency Pediatric Psychiatric Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
You receive a call that a school bus has collided with a tractor-trailer. The estimated number of injured children is 20, with 5 recognized as unstable and including open lower extremity fractures, unresponsive with suspected traumatic brain injury, abdominal injuries of impalement, etc. Which of the following statements regarding field triage of pediatric trauma patients is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SALT (Sort, Assess, Lifesaving Interventions, Treatment/Transport) is a standardized, effective triage method for mass casualties.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A 4-year-old girl has been admitted to the emergency department after accidently ingesting a cleaning product. Which of the following treatments is most likely appropriate in the immediate treatment of the girl's poisoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activated charcoal is commonly used to adsorb ingested toxins and prevent further absorption, making it a likely immediate treatment.
Question 4 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 5 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.