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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI Questions
Extract:
A child who has acute gastroenteritis but is able to tolerate oral fluids.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute gastroenteritis but is able to tolerate oral fluids. The nurse should anticipate providing which of the following types of fluid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An oral rehydration solution is specifically designed to replace lost fluids and electrolytes, making it the best choice for children recovering from gastroenteritis.
Extract:
A child with a brain tumor has a decreased respiratory rate and is less responsive to verbal commands than he was when the nurses assessed the client the previous hour.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider is critical as the child’s decreased responsiveness and respiratory rate indicate a potential deterioration in condition that requires prompt medical evaluation.
Extract:
A 14-year-old male client with sickle cell anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurses reviewing triggers of sickle cell crisis with a 14-year-old male client with sickle cell anemia. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Frequent handwashing, avoiding cold weather, maintaining hydration, and adhering to medications help prevent sickle cell crises.
Extract:
A client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this test shows. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The serum creatinine test is a standard measure of kidney function, indicating how well the kidneys are filtering waste from the blood.
Extract:
A child with acute abdominal pain, currant-jelly-like stools and suspected intussusception.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a child with acute abdominal pain, currant-jelly-like stools and suspected intussusception. The nurse will discuss with the caregivers that the child will have which procedure
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An enema with air infusion (often a contrast enema) can be used to treat intussusception by helping to unfold the intestine, making it a commonly discussed procedure.