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Pediatric Gi Disorders Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 9
Most common cause of metabolic acidosis in children is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea is the most common cause of metabolic acidosis in kids via bicarbonate loss (AAP). A-D are less frequent.
Question 3 of 9
The priority nursing action for a child with a head injury is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stabilizing neck *E* prevents spinal injury, per document p30, 2.
Question 4 of 9
A 5-year-old boy presents with fever and a petechial rash. Labs show thrombocytopenia and elevated D-dimer. Most likely diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC fits petechiae and elevated D-dimer, per ISTH. A, B, D, E differ.
Question 5 of 9
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.'
Question 6 of 9
A 6-month-old infant presents with poor feeding and a heart murmur. Echocardiogram shows an atrioventricular septal defect. The next step is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics manage heart failure in AVSD, per AHA. A, C-E depend on severity.
Question 7 of 9
Which herb prevents urinary infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chamomile (D) prevents urinary tract infections and GI spasms due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Feverfew (A) treats migraines, Kava Kava (B) reduces anxiety, and St. John’s Wort (C) addresses depression. Document: 'Chamomile… Prevents urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal spasms; used for sedation.'
Question 8 of 9
The most common complication of a tonsillectomy is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bleeding C is the primary concern, per document p60, 8.
Question 9 of 9
Nurses can prevent evaporative heat loss in the newborn by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drying and skin-to-skin contact C prevent evaporative heat loss, per document 9.