An Intubated Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department While

question 6

Multiple Choice

An intubated child is brought to the emergency department while having a seizure that has been progressing for 20 minutes. Which drug will the nurse anticipate administering to this patient first?

• A) Diazepam (Valium)
• B) Phenobarbital (Luminal)
• C) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• D) Valproic acid (Depakote)

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Definitions:

Pleasurable Consequence

A positive outcome or reward that follows a behavior, increasing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Positively Reinforced

A process in behavioral psychology whereby a behavior is encouraged by rewards, leading to an increase in the likelihood of its recurrence.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where a reward is not administered every time the desired behavior is performed, leading to more resistant learned behavior.