ATI LPN
Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are immediate responses of untreated pain in the hospitalized child? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain causes physiologic responses: decreased O2 saturation from shallow breathing, increased heart rate , and blood pressure from stress. Mistrust and motor issues are long-term.
Question 2 of 5
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 BRAT diet (A) is outdated, juice/carbonation (B) worsen diarrhea, and soup (D) lacks balanced electrolytes.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 3 of 5
Which diagnostic test permits the visualization of upper GI tract?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Endoscopy (C) visualizes the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach). Colonoscopy (A) and sigmoidoscopy (B) are lower GI, proctoscopy (D) is rectal. Document: 'Endoscopy is used to visualize the upper GI tract.'
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
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.'