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A 15-year-old ran away from home six times and was arrested for shoplifting. The parents told the Court, “We can’t manage our teenager.” The adolescent is physically abuse to the mother and defiant with the father. Which diagnosis is supported by this adolescent’s behavior? 

How do you check for responsiveness in an adult or child aged above one year?

You are working in the PICU and preparing to intubate a 6 yr old patient with pneumonia. The Respiratory therapists asks you what ETT size you would like. The appropriate response is? 

An adult outpatient client diagnosed with major depressive disorder has a history of several suicide attempts by overdose. Given this client’s history and diagnosis, which antidepressant medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed? 

If the AED pads are too large for a small child (touching each other), where do you need to place the AED pads? 

Calculate the Serum Osmolality: Na+: 143 K+: 3 Cl-: 101 HCO3: 43 BUN: 23 CR: 0.8 GLU: 95        

What is the compressions to breaths ratio for one person CPR on an infant? 

You are taking care of a 3 year old with H. Flu meningitis in the PICU. The overnight team started steroids. The patients mother just arrived back in the room and asks you how the steroids will help. You best explanation is? 

The American Heart Association recommends using adult pads on a child if pediatric pads are not available. 

What is the correct compression rate when giving CPR to an adult?