ATI LPN
Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
How does an infant acquire the intestinal bacteria needed for digestion and elimination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breastmilk provides beneficial bacteria (e.g., Bifidobacterium) to colonize the infant’s gut, aiding digestion and immunity. Environment contributes later, vitamin K prevents bleeding, and formula lacks the live bacteria of breastmilk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing playful ways to engage the child following an operative procedure. Which of the following postoperative interventions can the nurse use? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Popsicles , pinwheels , decorating dressings , and prizes engage playfully. Ambulation depends on orders and condition.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old has been brought to the emergency department. She has a 'froglike' croaking sound on inspiration, is drooling and is very anxious. She continues to sit upright. Which of the following should this nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Signs of epiglottitis (croaking sound, drooling, upright posture) require immediate physician notification and tracheostomy prep (C) due to airway emergency risk. Examining the pharynx (A) risks obstruction, mist tents (B) are ineffective here, and lying down (D) worsens breathing. Document: 'Epiglottitis is always a medical emergency requiring… immediate medical evaluation.'
Question 4 of 5
Intussusception would be suspected when parents describe the child's stools as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Currant jelly stools (A) indicate intussusception due to blood and mucus from intestinal telescoping. Black tarry (B) suggests upper GI bleed, green (C) is nonspecific, and greasy (D) indicates malabsorption. Document: 'Bowel movements of blood and mucus… [are] “currant jelly” stools.'
Question 5 of 5
Plumbism is defined as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plumbism (C) is lead poisoning, from Latin 'plumbum' (lead). Other options are unrelated conditions. Document: 'Plumbism is also known as lead poisoning.'