ENPC Test Questions
1. 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 toobtain 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 pillsleft in the
bottle.
2. A nurse providing crisisintervention to the family of a seriously ill child canbest 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 onestaff member
to communicate with them.
3. A 16-month-old child was an unrestrained front seat passenger in a motorvehicle 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.
4. Which piece of information is most important to know prior to transferringa 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.
5. 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.