ENPC Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield ENPC facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the relationship between theory and practice in Emergency Nurse Practitioner pharmacological interventions? → Theory provides the foundation and framework that guides effective practical application
2. In Emergency Nurse Practitioner, why is pharmacological interventions knowledge important for professional certification? → It demonstrates competence and ensures practitioners meet established standards
3. What is a best practice in Emergency Nurse Practitioner family-centered care? → A method or technique recognized as superior based on evidence and expert consensus
4. Which ethical principle underscores the importance of respecting patients' right to make healthcare decisions based on their values and preferences? → Autonomy
5. Which of the following women should have screening for cervical cancer? → a 21-year-old who has had one male sexual partner and consistent condom use
6. A 5-year-old presents with fever, severe sore throat, drooling, and tripod positioning. What is the PRIORITY nursing action? → Prepare for airway management in a controlled setting with ENT and anesthesia present
7. In Emergency Nurse Practitioner, what does the "reduce, reuse, recycle" hierarchy prioritize? → Reducing consumption first, then reusing items, and recycling as a last option
8. What is the primary objective of professional practice in Emergency Nurse Practitioner? → To ensure competence and proficiency in core professional practice concepts
9. In Emergency Nurse Practitioner, what does the PDCA cycle stand for? → Plan, Do, Check, Act
10. A teenager presents with hyperthermia, tachycardia, hypertension, agitation, and dilated pupils. Which toxidrome is most likely? → Sympathomimetic toxidrome
11. In pediatric septic shock, what is the recommended initial fluid resuscitation volume per bolus? → 20 mL/kg of isotonic crystalloid, reassessing after each bolus
12. A child presents with dry mouth, urinary retention, hyperthermia, tachycardia, flushed skin, and hallucinations. Which substance is MOST likely responsible? → Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
13. Which assessment finding is MOST indicative of tension pneumothorax in a pediatric trauma patient? → Tracheal deviation away from the affected side with hypotension and absent breath sounds
14. Which GI decontamination method is MOST appropriate for an alert 2-year-old who ingested an unknown substance 30 minutes ago? → Activated charcoal
15. Lifestyle modification for patients with Raynaud phenomenon includes: → discontinuing cigarette smoking
16. Which of the following food-based allergies is likely to be found in adults and children? → peanut
17. Which ethical principle is fundamental in emergency care and emphasizes the duty to provide timely and appropriate care to all patients? → Beneficence
18. Which child is at HIGHEST risk for lead toxicity? → 2-year-old living in a pre-1978 home with deteriorating paint
19. How does ethical decision-making in emergency care prioritize patient welfare and safety? → By considering patient values and preferences
20. In Emergency Nurse Practitioner, what does "standard precautions" in infection control include? → Hand hygiene, use of PPE, and safe handling of sharps for all patient contact
21. Which legal requirement ensures that healthcare providers maintain a standard of care consistent with their professional duties and training? → Standard of care
22. Kawasaki disease must be treated promptly with IVIG primarily to prevent which serious complication? → Coronary artery aneurysms
23. A 16-year-old with tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose presents with QRS widening on ECG. What is the PRIORITY treatment? → Sodium bicarbonate bolus
24. Which capnography finding indicates hypoventilation in an intubated pediatric patient? → EtCO2 of 55 mmHg
25. What is the first-line antidote for opioid-induced respiratory depression in a pediatric patient? → Naloxone
26. Concomitant disease often seen with giant cell arteritis includes: → polymyalgia rheumatica.
27. Patients with gluteus medius or deep trochanteric bursitis typically present with: → increased pain from resisted hip abduction.
28. A 3-year-old ingests a button battery confirmed by X-ray to be lodged in the esophagus. What is the PRIORITY intervention? → Urgent endoscopic removal within 2 hours
29. In Emergency Nurse Practitioner, what is the primary function of strategic planning in pain management? → To set long-term goals and determine the best approach to achieve them
30. With the use of a levonorgestrel intrauterine system (Mirena), which one of the following is normally noted? → reduction in menstrual flow