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Of the patients listed below, which one would you be the MOST concerned about who could need possible intubation while waiting in the Emergency Department for an inpatient bed?  

A 3 year old newly diagnosed diabetic presents in DKA and develops acute agitation and confusion during fluid resuscitation. What is the most likely diagnosis?

For the patient in question #116: Of the following, what would be the most useful diagnostic test?  

You are asked to put a CVP line in a patient who has been struck by a car. As you consent the family for this procedure, the mother asks what the risks are. You answer would include what of the following?

You are examining a term female neonate who was born after an uneventful pregnancy to a 31 year old, gravida 2 para 1 mother by normal spontaneous vaginal delivery. On examination, the infant weighs 2.56kg and has mild diffuse hypotonia. He also has slightly short fingers and toes, simian creases, flat facial profile, upslanting palpebral fissures, and small ears. Of the following, the most likely diagnosis is:

You have an NP student with you today during your clinical shift. She cannot remember the classifications of shock. You are helping her to identify them. The following list shows examples of shock EXCEPT for:  

A couple comes to you with questions following the diagnosis of Trisomy 21 in their now 18 week fetus. They ask what medical problems may be anticipated for a child who has Down syndrome. Of the following, the medical problem that is encountered most frequently in infants who have Trisomy 21 is

Rhythm Strips   A.    B. C.   D.

There is a patient being admitted to the PICU with status epilepticus. What would be important to remember as a part of first line therapy for this patient?    

 A 28-month-old girl with a history of a cleft lip and cleft palate is noted on physical examination to have delayed eruption of the teeth and a single central maxillary incisor.  Which of the following disorders is most likely to be identified during additional evaluation?