A 4-Year-Old Child Who Ingested Several Cigarettes at Home Presents

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 4-year-old child who ingested several cigarettes at home presents to the emergency department with nausea and vomiting and a weak, thready pulse of 120 beats/minute. What intervention will the provider order?

• A) Gastric lavage
• B) Hemodialysis
• C) Respiratory support
• D) Vasoconstrictors

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Definitions:

Reflex Arcs

The neural pathway that mediates a reflex action, involving receptors, sensory neurons, interneurons, motor neurons, and effectors.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, responsible for higher brain functions like thought and action.

Inhibitory Neurons

Neurons that reduce the activity of their target neurons, playing critical roles in regulating neural circuits.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism that helps prevent muscle damage during excessive force generation.