ENPC Exam
6th Edition
100% Correct Answers
1. A 5-year-old child presents with hives, swelling of the lips and face, and stridor that
developed about an hour after eating lunch. The child has no known allergies. Which of
the following is the priority intervention?
A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine
B. Auscultate bilateral breath sounds
C. Insert an intravenous catheter
D. Administer inhaled albuterol
Answer: A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine
2. An adolescent is awaiting ICU admission for pneumonia. During reassessment, which
of the following findings would be most indicative that respiratory failure is developing?
A. SpO2 of 94 % on room air
B. Widened pulse pressure
C. Extreme lethargy
D. Flash capillary refill
Answer: A. SpO2 of 94 % on room air
6th Edition
100% Correct Answers
1. A 5-year-old child presents with hives, swelling of the lips and face, and stridor that
developed about an hour after eating lunch. The child has no known allergies. Which of
the following is the priority intervention?
A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine
B. Auscultate bilateral breath sounds
C. Insert an intravenous catheter
D. Administer inhaled albuterol
Answer: A. Administer intramuscular epinephrine
2. An adolescent is awaiting ICU admission for pneumonia. During reassessment, which
of the following findings would be most indicative that respiratory failure is developing?
A. SpO2 of 94 % on room air
B. Widened pulse pressure
C. Extreme lethargy
D. Flash capillary refill
Answer: A. SpO2 of 94 % on room air
