Which of the following would be an abnormal finding in a patient with
glomerulonephritis?
Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis.
Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored.
Clear urine There is a decrease in urine output for patient's with glomerulonephritis.
Urine would be concentrated and dark brown/tea-colored.
Administration of nebulized epinephrine Moderate to severe croup is treated with
dexamethasone and nebulized epinephrine.
The neurosurgeon has decided to perform an invasive procedure in the emergency
department to monitor the intracranial pressure on a 5-year-old patient. The family
does not speak English and has identified their religion as Muslim. Which of the
following interventions is most supportive of the family?
Allow the extended to family members to serve as interpreters during the procedure.
Which of the following patient presentations should increase suspicion of potential
child maltreatment?
Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side Any bruise in a nonexploratory location in children younger than 4 years and any bruising in a child
younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse
Bruising to the left ear of a newborn from sleeping on his side Any bruise in a nonexploratory location in children younger than 4 years and any bruising in a child
younger than 4 months (TEN-4) are cause for suspicion of abuse
Commotio cordis Commotio cordis occurs when the chest is struck during the
refractory period of the cardiac conduction cycle, resulting in a ventricular
dysrhythmia or asystole. This type of injury usually occurs in recreational sports such
as baseball or ice hockey
A 12-year-old who was recently started on anti-psychotic medication for
schizophrenia is brought to the emergency department with severe muscle rigidity
and hyperthermia. These symptoms are most likely caused by which of the
following?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome These are classic symptoms of neuroleptic
malignant syndrome, which is a rare reaction to antipsychotic medications.
Which of the following patients should be evaluated first
An 18-month-old with bilious emesis Bilious emesis in an 18-month-old is always
considered an emergent symptom indicative of a life-threatening bowel obstruction.
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