ATI LPN
Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
A 3-year-old has been having mild diarrhea for seven days. The nurse advises the parent to modify the child's diet by using which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pedialyte (C) replaces fluids and electrolytes lost in diarrhea. BRAT diet (A) is outdated, juice/carbonation (B) worsen diarrhea, and soup (D) lacks balanced electrolytes. Document: 'An oral rehydrating solution is recommended to replace fluids and electrolytes.'
Question 2 of 4
A pregnant woman tells the nurse that she got relief from nausea when she had a therapy that involves pressure and massage on meridian sites. The nurse recognizes the description of this therapy as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acupressure (B) uses pressure/massage on meridian sites to relieve nausea. Acupuncture (A) uses needles, aromatherapy (C) scents, and Ayurveda (D) holistic balance. Document: 'Acupressure uses finger pressure and massage on the meridian sites… to control nausea.'
Question 3 of 4
A common, serious complication of rheumatic fever is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mitral valve scarring (B) is a significant rheumatic fever complication from inflammation. Arrhythmias (A), seizures (C), and hypertension (D) are not typical. Document: 'Cardiac valve damage is the most significant complication.'
Question 4 of 4
Before instilling ear drops in infants. Select the correct option below:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In infants, gently pulling the pinna down and back (C) straightens the ear canal for drops. Upward pulls (A, B) are for older kids, aggressive pulling (D) risks injury. Document: 'Gently pull the pinna down and back.'