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ATI Pediatrics Exam NUrs 150 exam 3 Swaml Questions
Extract:
A male infant who has a palpable mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception causes a palpable mass and currant jelly stools due to intestinal telescoping. Pyloric stenosis causes vomiting, hernias cause groin bulges, and fistulas cause feeding issues.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following diagnoses is associated with these findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intussusception causes a palpable mass and currant jelly stools due to intestinal telescoping. Pyloric stenosis causes vomiting, hernias cause groin bulges, and fistulas cause feeding issues.
Extract:
A child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease and is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The initial surgery for Hirschsprung disease creates a temporary ostomy, closed in a later surgery. Normal bowel movements, feeding tubes, or catheters are not relevant post-surgery.
Extract:
A child who is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who is admitted with suspected acute appendicitis. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse to perforation of the child's appendix?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sudden decrease in abdominal pain suggests appendix perforation, as pressure is released. Bowel sounds, fever, and abdominal tone are less specific.
Extract:
A child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the mother of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prescription for pancreatic enzymes three times per day. Which of the following statements by the mother indicates that she understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes aid digestion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in cystic fibrosis. They should be taken before or with meals, not after or hours before, and are not for metabolism.