Pediatric Success GI

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.

"Your baby is too young to be physically capable of spitting out fluids and will automatically swallow anything." Rationale: Swallowing is a reflex in infants younger than 6 weeks.

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

Which manifestation suggests that an infant is developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)? 1. Absorption of bolus orogastric feedings at a faster rate than previous feedings. 2. Bloody diarrhea. 3. Increased bowel sounds. 4. Appears hungry right before a scheduled feeding.

2. Bloody diarrhea.

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant with an umbilical hernia. Which should be included in the plan of care? 1. If the hernia has not resolved on its own by the age of 12 months, surgery is generally recommended. 2. If the hernia appears to be more swollen or tender, seek medical care immediately. 3. To help the hernia resolve, place a pressure dressing over the area gently. 4. If the hernia is repaired surgically, there is a strong likelihood that it will return.

2. If the hernia appears to be more swollen or tender, seek medical care immediately. Rationale: If the hernia appears larger, swollen, or tender, the intestine may be trapped, which is a surgical emergency.

The nurse is caring for a neonate with an anorectal malformation. The nurse notes that the infant has not passed any stool per rectum but the infant's urine contains meconium. The nurse can make which assumption? 1. The child likely has a low anorectal malformation. 2. The child likely has a high anorectal malformation. 3. The child will not need a colostomy. 4. This malformation will be corrected with a nonoperative rectal pull-through.

2. The child likely has a high anorectal malformation.

The nurse is caring for a 3-month-old infant who has short bowel syndrome (SBS) and has been receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The parents ask if their child will ever be able to eat. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Children with SBS are never able to eat and must receive all of their nutrition in intravenous form." 2. "You will have to start feeding your child because children cannot be on TPN longer than 6 months." 3. "We will start feeding your child soon so that the bowel continues to receive stimulation." 4. "Your child will start receiving tube feedings soon but will never be able to eat by mouth."

3. "We will start feeding your child soon so that the bowel continues to receive stimulation."

The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old with gastroesophageal reflux (GER). The infant is due to receive Zantac (rantadine). Based on the medication's mechanism of action, when should this medication be administered? 1. Immediately before a feeding. 2. 30 minutes after the feeding. 3. 30 minutes before the feeding. 4. At bedtime.

3. 30 minutes before the future Rationale: Zantac decreases gastric acid secretion and should be administered 30 minutes before a feeding.

More education about necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is needed in a nursing in-service when one of the participants states: 1. "Encouraging the mother to pump her milk for the feedings helps prevent NEC." 2. "Some sources state that the occurrence of NEC has increased because so many preterm infants are surviving." 3. "When signs of sepsis appear, the infant will likely deteriorate quickly." 4. "NEC occurs only in preemies and low-birth-weight infants."

4. "NEC occurs only in preemies and low-birth-weight infants."

A 4-month-old has had vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours. The infant is fussy, and the anterior fontanel is sunken. The nurse notes the infant does not produce tears when crying. Which task will help confirm the diagnosis of dehydration?

Analysis of serum electrolytes. Rationale: The analysis of serum electrolytes offers the most information and assists with the diagnosis of dehydration.

A child is diagnosed with chronic constipation that has been unresponsive to dietary and activity changes. Which pharmacological measure is most appropriate? 1. Natural supplements and herbs. 2. Stimulant laxative. 3. Osmotic agent. 4. Pharmacological measures are not used in pediatric constipation.

Osmotic agent. Rationale: A stool softener is the drug of choice because it will lead to easier evacuation.

The parents of a 4-year-old ask the nurse how to manage their child's constipation. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Add 2 ounces of apple or pear juice to the child's diet." 2. "Be sure your child eats a lot of fresh fruit such as apples and bananas." 3. "Encourage your child to drink more fluids." 4. "Decrease bulky foods such as whole-grain breads and rice."

"Encourage your child to drink more fluids." Rationale: Increasing fluid consumption helps to decrease the hardness of the stool.

The nurse is interviewing the parents of a 6-year-old who has been experiencing constipation. Which could be a causative factor? Select all that apply. 1. Hypothyroidism. 2. Muscular dystrophy. 3. Myelomeningocele. 4. Drinks a lot of milk. 5. Active in sports.

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Which child may need extra fluids to prevent dehydration? Select all that apply. 1. 7-day-old receiving phototherapy. 2. 6-month-old with newly diagnosed pyloric stenosis. 3. 2-year-old with pneumonia. 4. 2-year-old with full-thickness burns to the chest, back, and abdomen. 5. 13-year-old who has just started her menses.

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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. A palliative procedure in which the bile duct is attached to a loop of bowel to assist with bile drainage. Rationale: The Kasai procedure is a palliative procedure in which the bile duct is attached to a loop of bowel to assist with bile drainage.

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old who had an appendectomy 2 days ago. The child has a fever of 101.8°F (38.8°C) and breath sounds are slightly diminished in the right lower lobe. Which action is most appropriate? 1. Teach the child how to use an incentive spirometer. 2. Encourage the child to blow bubbles. 3. Obtain an order for intravenous antibiotics. 4. Obtain an order for Tylenol (acetaminophen).

2. Encourage the child to blow bubbles. Rationale: Blowing bubbles is a developmentally appropriate way to help the preschooler take deep breaths and cough.

The nurse is caring for a newborn with an anorectal malformation and a colostomy. The nurse knows that more education is needed when the infant's parent states which of the following? 1. "I will make sure the stoma is red." 2. "There should not be any discharge or irritation around the outside of the stoma." 3. "I will keep a bag attached to avoid the contents of the small intestine coming in contact with the baby's skin." 4. "As my baby grows, a pattern will develop over time, and there should be predictable bowel movements."

3. "I will keep a bag attached to avoid the contents of the small intestine coming in contact with the baby's skin."

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. "The baby is always hungry after vomiting so I refeed." Rationale: Infants with pyloric stenosis are always hungry and often appear malnourished.

The nurse is caring for a 1-month-old term infant who experienced an anoxic episode at birth. The health-care team suspects that the infant is developing necrotizing en- terocolitis (NEC). Which would the nurse expect to be included in the plan of care? 1. Immediately remove the feeding nasogastric tube (NGT) from the infant. 2. Obtain vital signs every 4 hours. 3. Prepare to administer antibiotics intravenously. 4. Change feedings to half-strength, administer slowly via a feeding pump.

3. Prepare to administer antibiotics intravenously.

The nurse is caring for a 14-year-old with celiac disease. The nurse knows that the patient understands the diet instructions by ordering which of the following meals? 1. Eggs, bacon, rye toast, and lactose-free milk. 2. Pancakes, orange juice, and sausage links. 3. Oat cereal, breakfast pastry, and nonfat skim milk. 4. Cheese, banana slices, rice cakes, and whole milk.

4. Cheese, banana slices, rice cakes, and whole milk.

Which would be an appropriate activity for the nurse to recommend to the parent of a toddler just diagnosed with acute hepatitis? 1. Climbing in a "playscape." 2. Kicking a ball. 3. Playing video games in bed. 4. Playing with puzzles in bed.

4. Playing with puzzles in bed.

Which should be the nurse's immediate action when a newborn begins to cough and choke and becomes cyanotic while feeding? 1. Inform the physician of the situation. 2. Have the mother stop feeding the infant, and observe to see if the choking episode resolves on its own. 3. Immediately determine the infant's oxygen saturation, and have the mother stop feeding the infant. 4. Take the infant from the mother, and administer blow-by oxygen while obtaining the infant's oxygen saturation.

4. Take the infant from the mother, and administer blow-by oxygen while obtaining the infant's oxygen saturation. Rationale: The infant should be taken from the mother and placed in the crib where the nurse can assess the baby. Oxygen should be administered immediately, and vital signs should be obtained.

Which child can be discharged without further evaluation? A 2-year-old who has had 24 hours of watery diarrhea that has changed to bloody diarrhea in the past 12 hours. A 2-year-old who had a relapse of one diarrhea episode after restarting a normal diet. A 6-year-old who has been having vomiting and diarrhea for 2 days and has decreased urine output. A 10-year-old who has just returned from a Scout camping trip and has had several episodes of diarrhea.

A 2-year-old who had a relapse of one diarrhea episode after restarting a normal diet. Rationale: It is common for children to have a relapse of diarrhea after resuming a regular diet.

A 4-month-old is brought to the emergency department with severe dehydration. The heart rate is 198, and her blood pressure is 68/38. The infant's anterior fontanel is sunken. The nurse notes that the infant does not cry when the intravenous line is inserted. The child's parents state that she has not "held anything down" in 18 hours. The nurse obtains a finger-stick blood sugar of 94. Which would the nurse expect to do immediately?

Administer a bolus of normal saline.

The nurse is caring for a 9-month-old with diarrhea secondary to rotavirus. The child has not vomited and is mildly dehydrated. Which is likely to be included in the discharge teaching? 1. Administer Imodium as needed. 2. Administer Kaopectate as needed. 3. Continue breastfeeding per routine. 4. The infant may return to day care 24 hours after antibiotics have been started.

Continue breastfeeding per routine. Rationale: Breastfeeding is usually well tolerated and helps prevent death of intestinal villi and malabsorption.

The mother of a newborn asks the nurse why the infant has to nurse so frequently. Which is the best response?

The newborn's stomach capacity is small, and peristalsis is more rapid than in older children. Rationale: The small-stomach capacity and rapid movement of fluid through the digestive system account for the need for small frequent feedings.

The parents of a child being evaluated for appendicitis tell the nurse the physician said their child has a positive Rovsing sign. They ask the nurse what this means. Select the nurse's best response. "Your child's physician should answer that question." "A positive Rovsing sign means the child feels pain in the right side of the abdomen when the left side is palpated." "A positive Rovsing sign means pain is felt when the physician removes the hand from the abdomen." "A positive Rovsing sign means pain is felt in the right lower quadrant when the child coughs."

"A positive Rovsing sign means the child feels pain in the right side of the abdomen when the left side is palpated." Rationale: A positive Rovsing sign occurs when the left lower quadrant is palpated and pain is felt in the right lower quadrant.

The nurse is caring for an 8-week-old male who has just been diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The parents ask what they should expect. Select the nurse's best response. "It is really an easy disease to manage. Most children are placed on stool softeners to help with constipation until it resolves." "A permanent stool diversion, called a colostomy, will be placed by the surgeon to bypass the narrowed area." "Daily bowel irrigations will help your child maintain regular bowel habits." "Although your child will require surgery, there are different ways to manage the disease, depending on how much bowel is involved."

"Although your child will require surgery, there are different ways to manage the disease, depending on how much bowel is involved." Rationale: The aganglionic portion needs to be removed. Although most children have a temporary colostomy placed, many infants are able to bypass the colostomy and have the bowel immediately reattached.

The nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. The mother states she is pregnant with a boy and wants to know if her new baby will likely have the disorder. Select the nurse's best response. "Genetics play a small role in Hirschsprung disease, so there is a chance the baby will develop it as well." "There is no evidence to support a genetic link, so it is very unlikely the baby will also have it." "It is rarely seen in boys, so it is not likely your new baby will have Hirschsprung disease." "Hirschsprung disease is seen only in girls, so your new baby will not be at risk."

"Genetics play a small role in Hirschsprung disease, so there is a chance the baby will develop it as well." Rationale: There is a genetic component to Hirschsprung disease, so any future siblings are also at risk.

The nurse receives a call from the parent of a 10-month-old who has vomited three times in the past 8 hours. The parent describes the baby as playful and wanting to drink. The parent asks the nurse what to give the child. Select the nurse's best response. "Replace the next feeding with regular water, and see if that is better tolerated." "Do not allow your baby to eat any solids; give half the normal formula feeding, and see if that is better tolerated." "Do not let your baby eat or drink anything for 24 hours to give the stomach a chance to rest." "Give your child 1/2 ounce of Pedialyte every 10 minutes. If vomiting continues, wait an hour, and then repeat what you previously gave."

"Give your child 1/2 ounce of Pedialyte every 10 minutes. If vomiting continues, wait an hour, and then repeat what you previously gave." Rationale: Offering small amounts of clear liquids is usually well tolerated. If the child vomits, make NPO to allow the stom- ach to rest and then restart fluids. The child in this scenario is described as playful and therefore does not appear to be at risk for dehydration.

The nurse is giving discharge instructions to the parent of a 1-month-old infant with tracheoesophageal fistula and a gastrostomy tube (GT). The nurse knows the mother understands the discharge teaching when she states: "I will give my baby feedings through the GT but place liquid medications in the corner of the mouth to be absorbed." "I will flush the GT with 2 ounces of water after each feeding to prevent the GT from clogging." "I will clean the area around the GT with soap and water every day." "I will place petroleum jelly around the GT if any redness develops."

"I will clean the area around the GT with soap and water every day." Rationale: The area around the GT should be cleaned with soap and water to prevent an infection.

The parent of a 5-year-old states that the child has been having diarrhea for 24 hours, vomited twice 2 hours ago, and now claims to be thirsty. The parent asks what to offer the child because the child is refusing Pedialyte. Select the nurse's most appropriate response.

"Pedialyte is really the best thing for your child. Allow your child some choice in the way to take it by offering small amounts in a spoon, medicine cup, or syringe." Rationale: Pedialyte is the first choice, as recom- mended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Offering the child appropri- ate choices may allow the child to feel empowered and less likely to refuse the Pedialyte. Small, frequent amounts are usually better tolerated.

The nurse is administering Prilosec (omeprazole) to a 3-month-old with gastro- esophageal reflux (GER). The child's parents ask the nurse how the mterm-18edication works. Select the nurse's best response. "Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor that is commonly used for reflux in infants." "Prilosec decreases stomach acid, so it will not be as irritating when your child spits up." "Prilosec helps food move through the stomach quicker, so there will be less chance for reflux." "Prilosec relaxes the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter."

"Prilosec decreases stomach acid, so it will not be as irritating when your child spits up." Rationale: This accurate description gives the parents information that is clear and concise.

The nurse is caring for a newborn with a cleft lip and palate. The mother states, "I will not be able to breastfeed my baby." Select the nurse's best response. "It sounds like you are feeling discouraged. Would you like to talk about it?" "Sometimes breastfeeding is still an option for babies with a cleft lip and palate. Would you like more information?" "Although breastfeeding is not an option, you have the option of pumping your milk and then feeding it to your baby with a special nipple." "We usually discourage breastfeeding babies with cleft lip and palate as it puts them at an increased risk for aspiration."

"Sometimes breastfeeding is still an option for babies with a cleft lip and palate. Would you like more information?" Rationale: Some mothers are able to breastfeed their infants who have a cleft lip and palate. The breast can help fill in the cleft and help the infant create suction.

The parents of a newborn diagnosed with a cleft lip and palate ask the nurse when their child's lip and palate will most likely be repaired. Select the nurse's best response. "The palate and the lip are usually repaired in the first few weeks of life so that the baby can grow and gain weight." "The palate and the lip are usually not repaired until the baby is approximately 6 months old so that the mouth has had enough time to grow." "The lip is repaired in the first few months of life, but the palate is not usually repaired until the child is 3 years old." "The lip is repaired in the first few weeks of life, but the palate is not usually repaired until the child is 18 months old."

"The lip is repaired in the first few weeks of life, but the palate is not usually repaired until the child is 18 months old." Rationale: The lip is repaired in the first few weeks of life, but the palate is not usually repaired until the child is 18 months old.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a child who had an appendectomy for a ruptured appendix 5 days ago. The nurse knows that further education is required when the parent states: "We will wait a few days before allowing our child to return to school." "We will wait 2 weeks before allowing our child to return to sports." "We will call the pediatrician's office if we notice any drainage around the wound." "We will encourage our child to go for walks every day."

"We will wait 2 weeks before allowing our child to return to sports." Rationale: The child should wait 6 weeks before returning to any strenuous activity.

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. "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." "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." "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." "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."

"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." Rationale: 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.

An expectant mother asks the nurse if her new baby will have an umbilical hernia. The nurse bases the response on the fact that it occurs: 1. More often in large infants. 2. In white infants more than in African American infants. 3. Twice as often in male infants .4. More often in premature infants.

.4. More often in premature infants. Rationale: Umbilical hernias occur more often in premature infants.

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 parent of a child being evaluated for celiac disease asks the nurse why it is important to make dietary changes. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "The body's response to gluten causes damage to the mucosal cells in the intestine, leading to absorption problems." 2. "The body's response to consumption of anything containing gluten is to create special cells called villi, which leads to more diarrhea." 3. "The body's response to gluten causes the intestine to become more porous and hang on to more of the fat-soluble vitamins, leading to vitamin toxicity." 4. "The body's response to gluten causes damage to the mucosal cells, leading to malabsorption of water and hard, constipated stools."

1. "The body's response to gluten causes damage to the mucosal cells in the intestine, leading to absorption problems."

The nurse receives a call from the mother of a 6-month-old who describes her child as alternately sleepy and fussy. She states that her infant vomited once this morning and had two episodes of diarrhea. The last episode contained mucus and a small amount of blood. She asks the nurse what she should do. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Your infant will need to have some tests in the emergency room to determine if anything serious is going on." 2. "Try feeding your infant in about 30 minutes; in the event of repeat vomiting, bring the infant to the emergency room for some tests and intravenous rehydration." 3. "Many infants display these symptoms when they develop an allergy to the for- mula they are receiving; try switching to a soy-based formula." 4. "Do not worry about the blood and mucus in the stool; it is not unusual for in- fants to have blood in their stools because their intestines are more sensitive."

1. "Your infant will need to have some tests in the emergency room to determine if anything serious is going on." Rationale: The infant is displaying signs of intus- susception. This is an emergency that needs to be evaluated to prevent is- chemia and perforation.

Which foods should be offered to a child with hepatitis? 1. A tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread and a cup of skim milk. 2. Clear liquids, such as broth, and Jell-O. 3. A hamburger, French fries, and a diet soda. 4. A peanut butter sandwich and a milkshake.

1. A tuna sandwich on whole wheat bread and a cup of skim milk. Rationale: A diet that is high in protein and carbohydrates helps maintain caloric intake and protein stores while preventing muscle wasting. A low-fat diet prevents abdominal distention.

Which manifestation would the nurse expect to see in a 4-week-old infant with biliary atresia? Abdominal distention, enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, clay-colored stool, and tea-colored urine. Abdominal distention, multiple bruises, bloody stools, and hematuria. Yellow sclera and skin tones, excessively oily skin, and prolonged bleeding times. No manifestations until the disease has progressed to the advanced stage.

1. Abdominal distention, enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, clay-colored stool, and tea-colored urine. Rationale: The infant with biliary atresia usually has an enlarged liver and spleen. The stools appear clay-colored due to the absence of bile pigments. The urine is tea-colored due to the excretion of bile salts.

Which manifestations should the nurse expect to find in a child in the early stages of acute hepatitis? 1. Nausea, vomiting, and generalized malaise. 2. Nausea, vomiting, and pain in the left upper quadrant. 3. Generalized malaise and yellowing of the skin and sclera. 4. Yellowing of the skin and sclera without any other generalized complaints.

1. Nausea, vomiting, and generalized malaise. Rationale: The early stage of acute hepatitis is referred to as the anicteric phase, during which the child usually com- plains of nausea, vomiting, and generalized malaise.

The nurse is caring for an infant who has been diagnosed with short bowel syndrome (SBS). The parent asks how the disease will affect the child. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "Because your child has a shorter intestine than most, your child will likely experience constipation and will need to be placed on a bowel regimen." 2. "Because your child has a shorter intestine than most, he will not be able to absorb all the nutrients and vitamins in food and will need to get nutrients in other ways." 3. "Unfortunately, most children with this diagnosis do not do very well." 4. "The prognosis and course of the disease have changed because hyperalimentation is available."

2. "Because your child has a shorter intestine than most, he will not be able to absorb all the nutrients and vitamins in food and will need to get nutrients in other ways."

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of an infant who has had surgery to open a low imperforate anus. The nurse knows that the discharge instructions have been understood when the child's parents say: 1. "We will use an oral thermometer because we cannot use a rectal one." 2. "We will call the physician if the stools change in consistency." 3. "Our infant will never be toilet-trained." 4. "We understand that it is not unusual for our infant's urine to contain stool."

2. "We will call the physician if the stools change in consistency." Rationale: A change in stool consistency is important to report because it could indicate stenosis of the rectum.

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. Administer intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Rationale: 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.

The nurse is caring for a 7-week-old scheduled for a pyloromyotomy in 24 hours. Which would the nurse expect to find in the plan of care? 1. Keep infant NPO; begin intravenous fluids at maintenance. 2. Keep infant NPO; begin intravenous fluids at maintenance; place nasogastric tube (NGT) to low wall suction. 3. Obtain serum electrolytes; keep infant NPO; do not attempt to pass NGT due to obstruction. 4. Offer infant small frequent feedings; keep NPO 6 to 8 hours before surgery.

2. Keep infant NPO; begin intravenous fluids at maintenance; place nasogastric tube (NGT) to low wall suction. Rationale: In addition to giving fluids intra- venously and keeping the infant NPO, an NGT is placed to decompress the stomach.

The nurse knows that Nissen fundoplication involves which of the following? 1. The fundus of the stomach is wrapped around the inferior stomach, mimicking a lower esophageal sphincter. 2. The fundus of the stomach is wrapped around the inferior esophagus, mimicking a cardiac sphincter. 3. The fundus of the stomach is wrapped around the middle portion of the stomach, decreasing the capacity of the stomach. 4. The fundus of the stomach is dilated, decreasing the likelihood of reflux.

2. The fundus of the stomach is wrapped around the inferior esophagus, mimicking a cardiac sphincter. Rationale: The Nissen fundoplication involves wrapping the fundus of the stomach around the inferior esophagus, creat- ing a lower esophageal sphincter or cardiac sphincter.

The nurse is caring for an infant with biliary atresia. The parents ask why the child is receiving cholestyramine. Select the nurse's best response .1. To lower your child's cholesterol. 2. To relieve your child's itching. 3. To help your child gain weight. 4. To help feedings be absorbed in a more efficient manner.

2. To relieve your child's itching. Rationale: The primary reason cholestyramine is administered to the child with biliary atresia is to relieve pruritus.

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 re

3. "The enema will help confirm the diagnosis and has a good chance of fixing the intussusception."

The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old who has just returned from having an appendectomy. Which is the optimal way to manage pain? 1. Intravenous morphine as needed. 2. Liquid Tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine as needed. 3. Morphine administered through a PCA pump. 4. Intramuscular morphine as needed.

3. Morphine administered through a PCA pump. Rationale: Morphine administered through a PCA pump offers the child control over managing pain. The PCA pump also has the benefit of offering a basal rate as well as an as-needed rate for optimal pain management.

Which would the nurse expect to be included in the diagnostic workup of a child with suspected celiac disease? 1. Obtain complete blood count and serum electrolytes. 2. Obtain complete blood count and stool sample; keep child NPO. 3. Obtain stool sample and prepare child for jejunal biopsy. 4. Obtain complete blood count and serum electrolytes; monitor child's response to gluten-containing diet.

3. Obtain stool sample and prepare child for jejunal biopsy.

The nurse is caring for an infant with pyloric stenosis. The parent asks if any future children will likely have pyloric stenosis. Select the nurse's best response. 1. "You seem worried; would you like to discuss your concerns?" 2. "It is very rare for a family to have more than one child with pyloric stenosis." 3. "Pyloric stenosis can run in families. It is more common among males." 4. "Although there can be a genetic link, it is very unusual for girls to have pyloric stenosis."

3. Pyloric stenosis can run in families, and it is more common in males.

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. Right side-lying. Rationale: The right side-lying position promotes comfort and allows the peritoneal cavity to drain.

The nurse is caring for a 4-month-old who has just had an isolated cleft lip repaired. Select the best position for the child in the immediate post-operative period. 1. Right side-lying. 2. Left side-lying. 3. Supine. 4. Prone.

3. supine Rationale: The supine position is preferred because there is decreased risk of the infant rubbing the suture line.

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.

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.

A 10-year-old is being evaluated for possible appendicitis and complains of nausea and sharp abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant. An abdominal ultrasound is scheduled, and a blood count has been obtained. The child vomits, finds the pain relieved, and calls the nurse. Which should be the nurse's next action? 1. Cancel the ultrasound, and obtain an order for oral Zofran (ondansetron). 2. Cancel the ultrasound, and prepare to administer an intravenous bolus. 3. Prepare for the probable discharge of the patient. 4. Immediately notify the physician of the child's status.

4. Immediately notify the physician of the child's status. Rationale: The physician should be notified immediately, as a sudden change or loss of pain often indicates a perforated appendix.

The nurse will soon receive a 4-month-old who has been diagnosed with intussuscep- tion. The infant is described as very lethargic with the following vital signs: T 101.8°F (38.7°C), HR 181, BP 68/38. The reporting nurse states the infant's abdomen is very rigid. Which is the most appropriate action for the receiving nurse? 1. Prepare to accompany the infant to a computed tomography scan to confirm the diagnosis. 2. Prepare to accompany the infant to the radiology department for a reducing enema. 3. Prepare to start a second intravenous line to administer fluids and antibiotics. 4. Prepare to get the infant ready for immediate surgical correction.

4. Prepare to get the infant ready for immediate surgical correction.

The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who was admitted to the pediatric unit for moderate dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea. The child is restless, with periods of irritability. The child is afebrile with a heart rate of 148 and a blood pressure of 90/42. Baseline laboratory tests reveal the following: Na 152, Cl 119, and glucose 115. The parents state that the child has not urinated in 12 hours. After establishing a saline lock, the nurse reviews the physician's orders. Which order should the nurse question?

After the saline bolus, begin maintenance fluids of D5 1/4 NS with 10 mEq KCl/L.

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.

Immediately obtain all vital signs with a quick head-to-toe assessment.

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.

Offer a diet high in protein. Rationale: A diet high in protein will cause more constipation.

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.

There is a lack of peristalsis in the large intestine and an accumulation of bowel contents, leading to abdominal distention. Rationale: 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 accumula- tion of bowel contents and abdominal distention.