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Pediatric GI Disorders Test Bank Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Contrast (usually barium) radiographic study of the esophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract has poor sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of
Correct Answer: C
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Question 2 of 5
Ileus is the failure of intestinal peristalsis caused by loss of coordinated gut motility without evidence of mechanical obstruction. In children, ileus accompanies the following metabolic abnormalities EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
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Question 3 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 4 of 5
More education about necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is needed in a nursing in-service when one of the participants states:
Correct Answer: D
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who was admitted for moderate dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea. The child is restless with irritability, afebrile, has a HR of 148, BP of 90/42, and laboratory tests reveal: Na 152, Cl 119, and glucose 1The parents state 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?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.