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Pediatric Gi Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 4
Children with diabetes mellitus present with a classic triad of symptoms. Select ONE that does not apply:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus presents with polyuria (A, excessive urination), polydipsia (B, thirst), and polyphagia (C, hunger) due to glucose imbalance. Polyalgia (D) is not a symptom. Document: 'Classic triad… polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria.'
Question 2 of 4
The nurse suggests which herb that is used for discomforts associated with menopause, such as hot flashes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black cohosh (C) reduces menopausal hot flashes by lowering luteinizing hormone. Primrose (A) aids skin, echinacea (B) immunity, and milk thistle (D) liver. Document: 'Black cohosh diminishes hot flashes… [and] other menopausal discomforts.'
Question 3 of 4
The nurse explained how to position an infant with tetralogy of Fallot if the infant suddenly becomes cyanotic. The nurse can determine the father understood the instructions when he states 'If the baby turns blue, I will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Knee-chest position (D) relieves cyanotic spells in tetralogy of Fallot by increasing systemic resistance. Other positions (A, B, C) are ineffective. Document: 'The infant should be placed in a knee-chest position.'
Question 4 of 4
A child diagnosed with meningitis remains on transmission based droplet precautions until hours after appropriate antimicrobial therapy has been started.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions for meningitis continue 24 hours (B) post-antibiotics to ensure contagion reduction. Shorter (A) or longer (C, D) are incorrect. Document: 'Until 24 hours after appropriate antimicrobial therapy.'