ATI LPN
Pediatric Gi Nclex Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
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 2 of 4
A 12-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis finds aromatherapy helpful for relieving her joint discomfort. The essential oil useful for children with chronic pain is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lavender (A) relieves chronic pain via relaxation. Ephedra (B), ginseng (C), and kava-kava (D) are stimulants or anxiolytics, not pain-specific. Document: 'Lavender… [is] useful in aromatherapy for children with chronic pain.'
Question 3 of 4
The nurse determines a mother understands instructions about administering an oral antibiotic for otitis media when the mother verbalizes that she will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics for otitis media must be completed fully (A) to prevent resistance, even if symptoms resolve. Stopping early (B), milk (C), or sharing (D) are incorrect. Document: 'Antibiotic therapy… is continued until the prescribed amount has been completed.'
Question 4 of 4
Low set ears in children could be associated with: Select ONE that does not apply:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-set ears link to kidney disorders (A), intellectual (B), and developmental disabilities (C) in syndromes like Down’s. Ventilation (D) and postictal (E) are unrelated. Document: 'Associated with kidney disorders, and intellectual or developmental disabilities.'