Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) Practice Exam

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How long should emergent cases generally be seen in the emergency room?

Immediately
30-60 minutes
1-2 hours
About 10 minutes

The correct answer is: About 10 minutes

In pediatric emergency care, the standard for the triage and treatment of emergent cases is to prioritize rapid assessment and intervention, reflecting the critical nature of the condition. The correct response indicates that emergent cases should ideally be seen in about 10 minutes. This timeframe allows for immediate evaluation and prompt treatment of conditions that can deteriorate quickly without timely intervention, such as respiratory distress, severe trauma, or anaphylaxis. Quick identification and management are crucial in these cases to prevent worsening of the patient’s condition. Therefore, the emergency department should aim to minimize wait times for patients who are categorized as emergent. While the other options provide longer time frames, they do not reflect the urgency needed for the effective management of critical conditions in a pediatric population. In emergency situations, the faster the care is initiated, the better the outcome is likely to be.