ENPC TEST EXAM QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
An unresponsive 2-year-old child was found by his mother with a bottle labeled "Elavil
50 mg" by his side. Which piece of information is important to obtain from his mother?
A. The size of the medication bottle.
B. The expiration date of the medication.
C. The number of pills left in the bottle.
D. The person for whom the medication was prescribe. - C. The number of pills left in
the bottle.
A nurse providing crisis intervention to the family of a seriously ill child can best keep
the family informed of the child's condition by:
A. Placing them in a secluded room.
B. Referring to their child as "the patient".
C. Telling the family how they should feel.
D. Appointing one staff member to communicate with them. - D. Appointing one staff
member to communicate with them.
A 16-month-old child was an unrestrained front seat passenger in a motor vehicle
crash. The chest x-ray reveals multiple rib fractures. These findings suggest what type
of injury?
A. Minor surface injury.
B. Significant underlying injury.
C. Significant surface injury.
D. Minor underlying injury. - B. Significant underlying injury.
Which piece of information is most important to know prior to transferring a patient to
another facility?
A. Documentation of the family's health insurance coverage.
B. Pertinent family health history.
C. Confirmation of acceptance from the receiving hospital.
D. Confirmation of a medical diagnosis. - C. Confirmation of acceptance from the
receiving hospital.
A 10-year-old child who was struck by a car has a distended, tense abdomen. The
child's heart rate is 144 beats/minute, respirations 24 breaths/minute, and blood
pressure 120/80 mm Hg. Capillary refill is more than 3 seconds, and skin is pale and
cool. The patient's signs and symptoms suggest:
A. Obstructive shock.
B. Distributive shock.
C. Hypovolemic shock.
D. Cardiogenic shock. - C. Hypovolemic shock.