Question 1
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with respiratory distress. Which assessment finding would be most concerning for impending respiratory failure?
Correct Answer:
Altered mental status and decreased respiratory effort
Question 2
When assessing a child with suspected sepsis, which vital sign change would be most concerning in a previously healthy 3-year-old?
Correct Answer:
Tachycardia with hypotension and altered perfusion
Question 3
A 6-month-old infant presents with bilious vomiting and abdominal distension. Which assessment finding would suggest midgut volvulus?
Correct Answer:
Episodic crying with legs drawn to abdomen
Question 4
During the assessment of a child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), which finding indicates severe dehydration?
Correct Answer:
Tachycardia with hypotension
Question 5
A 2-year-old child presents with fever and a purpuric rash. Which assessment finding would be most concerning for meningococcemia?
Correct Answer:
Non-blanching petechial rash
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CPNP-AC Practice Questions - PNCB Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Exam

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