EMT Practice Test

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Question1: Channel is a 3 year old girl who has Thalassemi
a. She underwent several blood transfusion and folate intake as treatments. After 2 months, the doctor planned a therapy to remove too much iron in the blood. The nurse is aware that this therapy is called:

Question2: When assessing the fluid and electrolyte balance in an infant, which of the following would be important to remember:

Question3: An anxious father consults a nurse for guidance on how to answer the question, of his child Daniel who is only 5 years old. The father said that Daniel asked "Where do babies come from?" What is the nurse's best response to the father?

Question4: A school age girl was rushed to the Emergency room with symptoms of acute, crampy abdominal pain, fever, and impaired sensory perception. The nurse found a black line between his teeth and gums. The client needs further evaluation because findings are characteristics of:

Question5: Britney, a mother of a child who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, asks the nurse about the treatment plan for her child. The nurse is aware that:

Question6: When assessing a newborn with cleft lip, the nurse would be alert which of the following will most likely be compromised:

Question7: Barbie had a Arteriovenous fistula access and starts hemodialysis as treatment for a renal failure. Which of the following statement made by the mother would indicate further teaching:

Question8: A nurse is caring for a child who has Trisomy 13. During a morning rounds, the mother asks how her child acquired the syndrome. The nurse's response will be based from the fact that:

Question9: Charlie, an 8-month-old infant, had a clubfoot. A boot cast was applied to correct the problem. Which of the following assessment could not be determined while the boot cast is in place:

Question10: What should a nurse know once a pediatric client is scheduled for a major operation?

Question11: A nurse expects a 4-year-old child to do which of the following as a sign of independence:

Question12: Gracie, the mother of a 3-month-old infant calls the clinic and states that her child has a diaper rash.
What should the nurse advise?

Question13: Which of the following information would indicate that a pre-school has normal growth and development:

Question14: Included in the plan of care of a 7 year old client with diabetes is glucose monitoring. As a nurse, we must be aware that the most accurate way to evaluate the effectiveness of client and insulin therapy over time is the test that measures:

Question15: Angela, a school age girl, was bitten by a rabid dog. She is scheduled to receive antirabies vaccine/inoculations. The nurse is aware that rabies is a:

Question16: Michael, a toddler, was admitted at the hospital with a diagnosis of Wilm's tumor. The nurse should be aware that:

Question17: The plan of care for a toddler with Kawasaki Disease should be based on the risk for development of which medical problem:

Question18: When developing a plan of care that includes interventions aimed at preventing complications of a low platelet count in a child with leukemia, which of the following is most appropriate:

Question19: Nurse Tammy is administering total parental nutrition (TPN) through a peripheral I.V. line to a school- age child. What's the smallest amount of glucose that's considered safe and not caustic to small veins, while also providing adequate TPN?

Question20: A nurse is caring for a Daniel, a 7 year-old client, who receives chest physiotherapy (CPT). Which of the following action by the nurse would be appropriate?

Question21: Tammy, a 4-year-old child, has cystic fibrosis. Her mother is concerned and said that her child can no longer join the American Idol because of repeated infection. The nurse is aware that repeated infection could lead to:

Question22: A 7 year-old child was rushed at the ER after a sudden onset of findings that include irritability, thick muffled voice, croaking on inspiration, fever, leaning forward while in a sitting position, protruding tongue, salivation and suprasternal retractions. What should the nurse do first?

Question23: A 5-month-old was diagnosed with intussusception. What assessment would be a priority to assist in confirming the diagnosis?

Question24: What type of play is most appropriate for a 6 year old child:

Question25: Nurse Barbara is assigned in the pediatric unit. She is aware that the most reliable indicator of pain in a
2-year-old client is:

Question26: Nurse Sophia is enjoying her lunch at the hospital canteen when a toddler at a nearby table chokes on a piece of food and appears slightly blue. Nurse Sophia should initially:

Question27: A 15-year-old boy comes to a clinic with complaint of thick urethral discharge. For gonorrhea to be ruled out the nurse should:

Question28: A primary school age boy was diagnosed with Myelogenous Leukemi
a. He is about to begin Chemotherapy and tells the nurse "I'm already 12 years old and I think I have the right to refuse the treatment". The nurse's most therapeutic response is:

Question29: When assessing a newborn for developmental dysplasia of the hip, the nurse would expect to assess which of the following:

Question30: Fluid restriction of 800 ml in 24 hours was ordered for a 5-year-old child with acute glomerulonephritis.
To best assist the client to cope with these limitations, the nurse should:

Question31: A 9-year-old child is attending a new school in Manitoba. Her teachers assess her behavior over 6 months and then reported it to the school nurse. The nurse suspects that the child shows behaviors related to ADHD. This adaptation would include:

Question32: A 6-year old child is admitted at the hospital with a diagnosis of Celiac disease. The nurse is taking health history and expects to find signs like:

Question33: Nurse Beyonce is caring for a 20 lbs, 6 month-old with a 3 day history of loose watery stool, vomiting and fever. Peripheral intravenous therapy has been initiated, with 5% dextrose in 0.33% normal saline with 20 mEq of potassium per liter infusing at 40 ml/hr. Which finding should be reported to the health care provider immediately?

Question34: Which of the following would be an indicative of impending heart failure among infants:

Question35: The nurse provides instructions regarding home care to the parents of a 3-year-old child hospitalized with hemophili a. Which statement, if made by the parent, indicates a need for further instructions?

Question36: An infant with heart failure was fed and burped, after burping; he was repositioned in semi-fowler then had a bowel movement. Afterwards, the infant became diaphoretic and cyanotic. The nurse is aware that these were most likely caused by:

Question37: A 16 month-old child was admitted to the pediatric unit. The nurse assigned to this child enters the child's room for the first time; the toddler suddenly runs to the mother and begins to cry. The nurse would initially:

Question38: A nurse conducts teaching among adolescents about STD's. One of the Participants asks about any early sign or symptom of Syphilis. The nurse should state that it is:

Question39: A 5-week-old infant tightly grasps a little toy placed in his hands. The mother was impressed with this ability. The nurse on duty should explain that this is:

Question40: A school age girl with rubella should be isolated from an unimmunized:

Question41: A mother asks the school nurse as her school age child has Encopresis. The nurse advised the mother to:

Question42: A nurse is assessing an 18-month-old child. The nurse would expect the child to do which of the following actions?

Question43: Upon assessing the mouth of a 4 year-old child, the nurse noted that the teeth have chalky white-to- yellowish staining with pitting of the enamel. Which of the following conditions would most likely explain these findings?

Question44: A nurse enters the room of Jamal, a 3 year-old child, who is having a generalized seizure. Which intervention should the nurse do first?

Question45: For acute otitis media, the treatment is prompt antibiotic therapy. Delayed treatment may result in complications of:

Question46: A child with chordee was not scheduled for any corrective surgery when he was a kid. During his adolescence, he asks the nurse about any risk of having it. What would be the best response:

Question47: After a cleft lip repair, it is important to preserve the integrity of suture line. What is the best position for an infant who had this type of surgery:

Question48: The nurse is caring for a 10 year-old with an acute illness. Which of the following indicates that the nurse understands common sibling reactions to hospitalization?

Question49: A client with tetralogy fallot will become cyanotic and dyspneic after crying. To relieve this clinical manifestation, the nurse should place the infant in what position?

Question50: Which of the following maternal deficiencies is associated with the development of Neural Tube Defects?

Question51: The mother of a 16-month-old child who is coughing and having trouble breathing calls the clinic to ask advice because she suspects that her child has croup. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate?

Question52: Which of the following would a nurse expect to observe in a pediatric client who has a tentative diagnosis of Acute lymphocytic Leukemia:

Question53: A pre-schooler is being prepared for an ear surgery in an ambulatory care facility. When the child is called to go to the operating room, the nurse should:

Question54: A 9 year old child who has a sickle cell anemia is admitted to the pediatric unit with a pain episode.
When assigning a roommate it is not appropriate for a nurse to place a child who has:

Question55: A mother asks the nurse how she can prevent her child from developing recurrent otitis media. The nurse's best response is which of the following?

Question56: Which of the following is the correct way of instilling eardrops among children below 3 years old:

Question57: Jayson, a 4 years old, is sitting in the pediatric clinic with Daniel, another patient. He suddenly realized that he has wet his pants and runs to the nurse, crying. The most appropriate initial response by the nurse is:

Question58: During a discussion with a group of mother, the nurse informs that scoliosis is most notable when a child reaches the age of:

Question59: A 5 year-old child is recovering from Varicell
a. The father would like to have the child return to school as soon as possible. In order to ensure that the disease is no longer communicable, what must the nurse assess for?

Question60: One goal of therapy for sickle cell anemia is prevention of sickling phenomenon, which is responsible for the pathologic sequelae. Which of the following plan of care is directed toward the prevention of a crisis:

Question61: Which of the following would a nurse expect to observe in a pediatric client who has a tentative diagnosis of Acute lymphocytic Leukemia:

Question62: A nurse is preparing to care for a child with a diagnosis of intussusception. The nurse reviews the child's record and expects to note which symptom of this disorder documented:

Question63: Ada, tells the nurse that she wants to begin toilet training her 22-month-old child. The most important factor for the nurse to stress to the mother is:

Question64: Victor, a 4 year old child, is at the clinic for a routine clinic visit. In assessing Victor's growth and development, the nurse is guided by principles of growth and development. Which is not included:

Question65: Which of these clients should the nurse assess first?

Question66: A nurse prepares a care plan for a 6 year-old child admitted for Rhabdomyosarcom a. The nurse must alert the staff to pay more attention to the function of which area of the body?

Question67: How would a nurse interpret the behavior of a group of 3-year-old girls playing with their dolls?

Question68: The nurse is aware that the reason why vaso-occlusive pain occurs among patient with sickle cell anemia is:

Question69: A 5-month-old infant, weighing 15 lbs, is admitted with a diagnosis of diarrhea with moderate dehydration. The doctor ordered oral rehydration therapy of 40-50 ml/kg of pedialyte over 4 hours.
What would be the appropriate amount of fluid that the infant should ingest during the 4 hour period:

Question70: Dustin, a 3-year-old boy, was admitted to the hospital with nephritic syndrome. The nurse should assign a roommate who is:

Question71: A child is receiving succimer (Chemet) for the treatment of lead poisoning. A nurse monitors which of the following most important laboratory results:

Question72: Which of the following reflects the child's level of moral development when a 2 1/2-year-old child states that the nurse is "a bad girl" after she administers an injection: