1. A 13-year-old patient with asthma just received oxygen and albuterol via a nebulizer. What is
the next most appropriate intervention?
A. Administer 0.1 mg/kg of adenosine
B. Obtain a blood sample to evaluate arteri
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1. A 13-year-old patient with asthma just received oxygen and albuterol via a nebulizer. What is
the next most appropriate intervention?
A. Administer 0.1 mg/kg of adenosine
B. Obtain a blood sample to evaluate arterial or venous blood gases
C. Reassess breath sounds and clinical status
D. Repeat the albuterol treatment - ANS-Reassess breath sounds and clinical status
1. A 5-year-old child presents with lethargy, increased work of breathing, and pale color. The
primary assessment reveals that the airway is open and the respiratory rate is 30/min, with
crackles heard on auscultation. The cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia at a rate of
165/min. The pulse oximeter displays an oxygen saturation of 95% and a pulse rate of 93/min.
On the basis of this information, which of the following provides the best interpretation of the
oxygen saturation of 95% by pulse oximetry?
A. Reliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated B. Reliable; supplementary oxygen should be
administered
C. Unreliable; no supplementary oxygen is indicated
D. Unreliable; supplementary oxygen should be administered - ANS-Unreliable; supplementary
oxygen should be administered
10. A 2-year-old child with a 2-day history of a barking cough presents with audible stridor on
inspiration, intercostal retractions, and agitation. What is the most appropriate intervention for
this child?
A. Lay the child flat on a stretcher
B. Suction the mouth and nose
C. Administer nebulized epinephrine
D. Administer inhaled albuterol - ANS-Administer nebulized epinephrine
10. The parents of a 7-year-old child who is undergoing chemotherapy report that the child has
been febrile and has not been feeling well, with recent onset of lethargy. Assessment reveals
the following: The child is difficult to arouse, with pale color. The child's heart rate is 160/min,
respiratory rate is 30/min
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