Peds GI

Esophageal atresia and Tracheoesophagel fistula (TEF) 3 classic signs

Cyanosis Choking (Coughing) Surgical 911

Ribbon like

Hersprung

Failure to pass a meconium stool in the first 24 hours

Hirschsprung

Ribbon like stools indicate...?

Hirschsprung

What procedure is biliary atresia used for?

Kasai

Pyloric Stenosis classic sign

Projectile vomiting

Symptoms of biliary atresia

Putty-like, white or clay colored stools Tea-colored...or Coca Cola urine Failure to thrive Easy bruising Jaundice

Hallmark of hirschsprung

no meconium in first 24 hrs

Dustin who was diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease has a fever and watery explosive diarrhea. Which of the following would Nurse Joyce do first?

notify hcp because it's enterocolitis

The nurse is caring for a newborn who has just been diagnosed with tracheo- esophageal fistula and is scheduled for surgery. Which should the nurse expect to do in the pre-operative period? 1. Keep the child in a monitored crib, obtain frequent vital signs, and allow the parents to visit but not hold their infant. 2. Administer intravenous fluids and antibiotics. 3. Place the infant on 100% oxygen via a non-rebreather mask. 4. Have the mother feed the infant slowly in a monitored area, stopping all feedings 4 to 6 hours before surgery.

2 Intravenous fluids are administered to prevent dehydration because the infant is NPO. Intravenous antibiotics are administered to prevent pneumonia because aspiration of secretions is likely.

currant jelly stools are indicative of...?

intussuptiaton

gastroenteristis hallmark

lawn mowed explosive diarrhea

celiac disease

BROW (Barley rye oats wheat)

The nurse is caring for a newborn with esophageal atresia. When reviewing the mother's history, which would the nurse expect to find? 1. Maternal polyhydramnios. 2. Pregnancy lasting more than 38 weeks. 3. Poor nutrition during pregnancy. 4. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

1 Maternal polyhydramnios is present because the infant cannot swallow and absorb the amniotic fluid in utero.

Which discharge instruction for a child diagnosed with encopresis should the nurse question? 1. Limit the intake of milk. 2. Offer a diet high in protein. 3. Obtain a complete dietary log. 4. Follow up with a child psychologist.

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The nurse is caring for a 5-month-old infant with a diagnosis of intussusception. The infant has periods of irritability during which the knees are brought to chest and the infant cries, alternating with periods of lethargy. Vital signs are stable and within age-appropriate limits. The physician elects to give an enema. The parents ask the purpose of the enema. Select the nurse's most appropriate response. 1. "The enema will confirm the diagnosis. If the test result is positive, your child will need to have surgery to correct the intussusception." 2. "The enema will confirm the diagnosis. Although very unlikely, the enema may also help fix the intussusception so that your child will not immediately need surgery." 3. "The enema will help confirm the diagnosis and has a good chance of fixing the intussusception." 4. "The enema will help confirm the diagnosis and may temporarily fix the intussus- ception. If the bowel returns to normal, there is a strong likelihood that the intussusception will recur."

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testicles fail to descend thru inguinal canal

cryptochidism

Which is an accurate description of a Kasai procedure? 1. A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is attached to a loop of bowel to assist with bile drainage. 2. A curative procedure in which a connection is made between the bile duct and a loop of bowel to assist with bile drainage. 3. A curative procedure in which the bile duct is banded to prevent bile leakage. 4. A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is banded to prevent bile leakage.

1 The test taker can eliminate answers 2 and 3, as the majority of cases of biliary atresia require a liver transplant. The Kasai procedure is performed to give the child a few years to grow before requiring a transplant.

The nurse is caring for an infant newly diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. What does the nurse understand about this infant's condition? 1. There is a lack of peristalsis in the large intestine and an accumulation of bowel contents, leading to abdominal distention. 2. There is excessive peristalsis throughout the intestine, resulting in abdominal distention. 3. There is a small-bowel obstruction leading to ribbon-like stools. 4. There is inflammation throughout the large intestine, leading to accumulation of intestinal contents and abdominal distention.

1 In Hirschsprung disease, a portion of the large intestine has an area lacking in ganglion cells. This results in a lack of peristalsis as well as an accumulation of bowel contents and abdominal distention.

Which is the best position for an 8-year-old who has just returned to the pediatric unit after an appendectomy for a ruptured appendix? 1. Semi-Fowler. 2. Prone. 3. Right side-lying. 4. Left side-lying.

3 The right side-lying position promotes comfort and allows the peritoneal cavity to drain. The test taker should be led to answer 3 because lying on the same side as the abdominal incision is usually the most comfortable for the child.

The nurse is caring for an 8-week-old infant being evaluated for pyloric stenosis. Which statement by the parent would be typical for a child with this diagnosis? 1. "The baby is a very fussy eater and just does not want to eat." 2. "The baby tends to have a very forceful vomiting episode about 30 minutes after most feedings." 3. "The baby is always hungry after vomiting so I refeed." 4. "The baby is happy in spite of getting really upset after spitting up."

3 (always hungry and appear malnoursihed)

The parent of a newborn asks, "Will my baby spit out the formula if it is too hot or too cold?" Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Babies have a tendency to reject hot fluids but not cold fluids, which could result in abdominal discomfort." 2. "Babies have a tendency to reject cold fluids but not hot fluids, which could result in esophageal burns." 3. "Your baby would most likely spit out formula that was too hot, but your baby could swallow some of it, which could result in a burn." 4. "Your baby is too young to be physically capable of spitting out fluids and will automatically swallow anything."

4 (swallows until age 6)

Which should be included in the plan of care for a 14-month-old whose cleft palate was repaired 12 hours ago? Select all that apply. 1. Allow the infant to have familiar items of comfort such as a favorite stuffed animal and a "sippy" cup. 2. Once liquids have been tolerated, encourage a bland diet such as soup, Jell-O, and saltine crackers. 3. Administer pain medication on a regular schedule, as opposed to an as-needed schedule. 4. Use a Yankauer suction catheter on the infant's mouth to decrease the risk of aspiration of oral secretions. 5. When discharged, remove elbow restraints.

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The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old being evaluated for possible Hirschsprung disease. His parents call the nurse and show her his diaper containing a large amount of mucus and bloody diarrhea. The nurse notes that the infant is irritable and his abdomen appears very distended. Which should be the nurse's next action? 1. Reassure the parents that this is an expected finding and not uncommon. 2. Call a code for a potential cardiac arrest, and stay with the infant. 3. Immediately obtain all vital signs with a quick head-to-toe assessment. 4. Obtain a stool sample for occult blood.

3 All vital signs need to be evaluated because the child with enterocolitis can quickly progress to a state of shock.

The nurse is to receive a 4-year-old from the recovery room after an appendectomy. The parents have not seen the child since surgery and ask what to expect. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Your child will be very sleepy, have an intravenous line in the hand, and have a nasal tube to help drain the stomach. If your child needs pain medication, it will be given intravenously." 2. "Your child will be very sleepy, have an intravenous line in the hand, and have white stockings to help prevent blood clots. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously or provide a liquid to swallow." 3. "Your child will be wide awake and will have an intravenous line in the hand. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously or provide a liquid to swallow." 4. "Your child will be very sleepy and have an intravenous line in the hand. If your child needs pain medication, we will give it intravenously."

4 4. In the immediate post-operative period, the child is usually sleepy but can be roused. The child usually has an intravenous line for hydration and pain medication. TEST-TAKING HINT: The test taker should eliminate answer 1 because NGTs are not CHAPTER 8 GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS 149 used unless the appendix has ruptured. Answer 2 can also be eliminated because a 4-year-old who is post appendectomy is not at risk for blood clots.

Which should the nurse include in the plan of care to decrease symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in a 2-month-old? Select all that apply. 1. Place the infant in an infant seat immediately after feedings. 2. Place the infant in the prone position immediately after feeding to decrease the risk of aspiration. 3. Encourage the parents not to worry because most infants outgrow GER within the first year of life. 4. Encourage the parents to hold the infant in an upright position for 30 minutes following a feeding. 5. Suggest that the parents burp the infant after every 1-2 ounces consumed.

45 1. Placing the infant in an infant seat increases intra-abdominal pressure, placing the infant at increased risk for GER. 2. The prone position is not recommended as it may lead to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 3. Although most infants outgrow GER, providing the parents with this education will not help decrease the symptoms. 4. Keeping the infant in an upright position is the best way to decrease the symptoms of GER. The infant can also be placed in the supine position with the head of the crib elevated. A harness can be used to keep the child from sliding down. 5. Burping the infant frequently may help decrease spitting up by expelling air from the stomach more often.