peds exam 2 (ch 20, 21, 22)
The nurse is talking with a woman in her second trimester of pregnancy who has been diagnosed with polyhydramnios. The physician has ordered an ultrasound be performed to check for the presence of esophageal atresia. Which statement by the woman indicates an understanding of the relationship between these conditions?
"Babies with esophageal atresia have an inability to swallow amniotic fluid causing the excess buildup."
A 4-month-old has had a fever, vomiting, and loose watery stools every few hours for 2 days. The mother calls the physician's office and asks the nurse what she should do. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
"Bring the child to the office today so we can evaluate her fluid balance and determine the best treatment."
The nurse is caring for a child following surgery due to a motor vehicle accident. The child suffered extensive damage to the small intestine resulting in short bowel syndrome. The parents voice concern to the nurse that their child will "never be the same." Which is the best response by the nurse?
"I cannot imagine what you are going through. We are here to support and educate you on your child's condition and treatments."
The nurse has performed client education for a 15-year-old boy with Crohn disease and his parents regarding the cobblestone lesions in his small intestine. Which comment by the family indicates learning has occurred?
"I have to be careful because I am prone to not absorbing nutrients."
The mother of an infant tells the nurse during a routine visit to the clinic that she often notices a bulging mass in the lower abdominal and groin area when her baby cries. She asks the nurse if this is normal. How should the nurse respond?
"I understand your concern. I will be sure to document this in your child's medical record and report this information to your child's physician immediately."
The nurse is caring for an infant recently diagnosed with oral candidiasis (thrush) who has been prescribed nystatin. Which statement by the infant's mother would suggest a need for further education?
"I will add the nystatin to her bottle four times per day."
The student nurse is caring for a child with the nursing diagnosis "Risk for fluid volume deficit related to inadequate oral intake." Which statement by the student would indicate a need for further education by the nursing instructor?
"I will make sure there is plenty of orange juice available. It's her favorite juice."
The nurse is collecting data on a 2-year-old child admitted with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis. When interviewing the caregivers, which question is most important for the nurse to ask?
"Tell me about the types of stools your child has been having."
A physician recommends a gastrostomy for a 4-year-old client with an obstruction. The parents ask the certified wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (CWOCN) what the surgery entails. What is the nurse's best response?
"The surgery creates an opening between the stomach and abdominal wall."
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery and the client asks, "What does it mean when they say they are going to reduce my abdominal hernia?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
"This means the hernia contents will be manipulated back into your peritoneal cavity during surgery."
The student nurse is preparing a presentation on celiac disease. What information should be included? Select all apply.
- "Symptoms of celiac disease include diarrhea, steatorrhea, anemia, and dental disorders." - "The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet." - "Gluten is found in most wheat products, rye, barley and possibly oats."
The nurse is performing an assessment on a child suspected of having an inguinal hernia. Which assessment technique(s) should be used to assess for the presence of the hernia? Select all that apply.
- Palpate the inguinal canal and ask the child to turn the head and cough. - Palpate the inguinal canal while the child blows up a balloon.
A child with inflammatory bowel disease is started on an anti-inflammatory medication. Which item(s) would the nurse teach the child and parents about being on this type of medication? Select all that apply.
- Use sunscreen and protective clothing while outside. - Increase folic acid intake. - Drink adequate fluids to avoid crystallization of sulfa in urine. - Administer the medication just after meals to avoid gastrointestinal irritation.
A child is diagnosed with short bowel syndrome. What treatment(s) should the nurse expect to be included in the child's plan of care? Select all that apply.
- antibiotics - vitamin supplements - total parenteral nutrition
The nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with the caregiver of a child diagnosed with celiac syndrome. Which foods would be permitted in the diet of the child with celiac syndrome? Select all that apply.
- applesauce - bananas - skim milk
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about celiac disease. The students demonstrate understanding of this disorder when they identify which classic symptoms? Select all that apply.
- steatorrhea - constipation - diarrhea - failure to thrive
The parents of a 4-week-old report that their infant has forceful vomiting but seems very hungry immediately after vomiting. Upon further questioning, the nurse notifies the physician of the findings and pyloric stenosis is suspected. The nurse prepares the parents for the possibility of which diagnostic procedures and treatment?
- upper GI series - pyloric ultrasound - physical examination of the abdomen - surgical repair
The nurse is providing care to a child who has had an appendectomy for a perforated appendix. The nurse would anticipate intravenous antibiotic therapy for how long?
7 to 14 days
A child is diagnosed with intussusception. The nurse anticipates that what action would be attempted first to reduce this condition?
Barium enema
The nurse is administering an enteral feeding to a child with a gastrostomy tube (G-tube). Which action will the nurse take when administering a prescribed feeding through the client's G-tube?
Check for gastric residual before starting feeding.
A child is admitted with a temperature, 101.2°F (38.4°C); pulse rate 100 beats/min; respirations 24 breaths/min. On admission the pain is localized in right lower quadrant. Legs are drawn up against the abdomen. Bowel sounds are sluggish. Rebound tenderness is present. White blood cell count of 17,000/mm3. Ultrasound confirms appendicitis. Which instruction would the nurse give to the child and the parent?
Do not rub or put pressure on the abdomen.
A parent brings a 2-year-old child to the health clinic with reports of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The father tells the nurse that he is a single parent and his child is enrolled in a local day care center. Based on this information, what gastrointestinal condition might the nurse suspect?
Gastroenteritis
A nurse prepares a menu for a client with Crohn disease. What is the focus of dietary management for this disease?
High carbohydrate, high protein
A neonatal nurse teaches students how to recognize gastrointestinal disorders in infants. The nurse tells the students that failure of the newborn to pass meconium in the first 24 hours after birth may indicate what disease?
Hirschsprung disease
The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of pyloric stenosis during the preoperative phase of the child's treatment. What is the highest priority at this time?
Improving hydration
The nurse is teaching an in-service program to a group of nurses on the topic of gastrointestinal disorders. The nurses in the group make the following statements. Which statement is most accurate related to the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux?
In this disorder the sphincter that leads into the stomach is relaxed.
A 9-month-old girl is brought to the emergency room with what appears to be bouts of intense abdominal pain 15 minutes apart in which she draws up her legs and cries, often accompanied by vomiting. In between the bouts, the child recovers and appears to be without symptoms. Blood is found in the stool. What condition should the nurse suspect in this case?
Intussusception
A 10-year-old male presents with low-grade fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. The nurse examining him suspects appendicitis and checks for rebound tenderness in what quadrant?
Lower right
The emergency department nurse is assessing a child who has presented with a 2-day history of nausea and vomiting with pain that is isolated to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Which action is most appropriate?
Prepare the child for admission to the hospital.
A 12-year-old boy has just undergone a liver transplantation and is recovering. After performing a fingerstick puncture and assessing the results, the nurse administers a 10% solution of dextrose IV. What is the correct rationale for this intervention?
Prevention of hypoglycemia
An adolescent has hepatitis B. What would be the most important nursing action?
Strict enforcement of standard precautions
The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who was admitted to the emergency department 24 hours ago with signs of severe diarrhea. The infant's rectal temperature is 104°F (40°C), with weak and rapid pulse and respirations. The skin is pale and cool. The child is on IV rehydration therapy, but the diarrhea is persisting. The infant has not voided since being admitted. Which is the priority nursing intervention?
Take a stool culture
The nurse is assessing a 10-day-old infant for dehydration. Which finding indicates severe dehydration?
Tenting of skin
An adolescent is diagnosed with hepatitis A. Which problem should be considered when planning care?
The adolescent will become fatigued easily.
What occurs in the gastrointestinal system of the child with Hirschsprung disease?
There is a partial or complete mechanical obstruction in the intestine.
A child is scheduled for a urea breath test. The nurse understands that this test is being performed for which reason?
detect Helicobacter pylori
The labor and delivery nurse is caring for a mother who has demonstrated polyhydramnios upon delivery. The newborn displays copious, frothy bubbles of mucus in the mouth and nose, as well as drooling. The nurse is concerned that the infant has what disorder?
esophageal atresia
A nurse taking a health history of a newborn notes that there is a maternal history of polyhydramnios. What GI condition might this history precipitate?
esophageal atresia (EA)
The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old child with Crohn disease. What assessment finding will the nurse report to the health care provider when caring for the child?
fever
An 18-month-old infant is brought to the emergency department with flu-like symptoms. The infant is diagnosed with pneumonia secondary to aspiration of stomach contents. The nurse explains to the parents that pneumonia is a condition that often occurs secondary to:
gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of an infant with suspected pyloric stenosis. Which finding indicates pyloric stenosis?
hard, moveable "olive-like mass" in the upper right quadrant
The parent reports that the health care provider said that the infant had a hernia but cannot remember which type. When recalling what the health care provider said, the parent said that a surgeon will repair it soon and there is no problem with the testes. Which hernia type is anticipated?
inguinal hernia
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a child with a cleft lip and palate. When reviewing the child's history, what would the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
mother age 42 with pregnancy
The nurse caring for an 18-month-old infant with Meckel diverticulum knows that the most common clinical manifestation of this condition is:
painless rectal bleeding.
A parent brings a 10-year-old child to the emergency room with reports of abdominal pain. The nurse performing a physical assessment notes the following symptoms: upper right quadrant pain that radiates to the back; fever; nausea; and abdominal distention. Which disease would the nurse suspect?
pancreatitis
A mother is alarmed because her 6-week-old boy has begun vomiting almost immediately after every feeding. In the past week, the vomiting has grown more forceful, with the vomit projecting several feet from his mouth. He is always hungry again just after vomiting. At the physician's office, the nurse holds the child and offers him a bottle. While he drinks, the nurse notes an olive-size lump in his right abdomen. Which condition should the nurse suspect in this child
pyloric stenosis
The caregiver of a child diagnosed with celiac disease tells the nurse that the child has large amounts of bulky stools and what looks like fat in the stools. The clinical manifestation this caregiver is describing is:
steatorrhea.