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ATI Pediatrics Exam R37 Questions
Extract:
A child who has Hirschsprung disease is scheduled for initial surgery
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Understanding that the ostomy is temporary indicates correct knowledge of the surgical procedure, which often involves a temporary ostomy followed by further surgeries for Hirschsprung disease.
Extract:
A child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has had watery diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following is an action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the child's hydration status closely is crucial to prevent dehydration, a significant risk with prolonged watery diarrhea. Antibiotics, antidiarrheals, and high-fiber diets are inappropriate without specific indications.
Extract:
An infant who has gastroesophageal reflux
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an infant who has gastroesophageal reflux. The nurse should place the infant in which of the following positions following feedings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the infant in an infant seat keeps them upright, reducing reflux by allowing gravity to keep stomach contents down, minimizing aspiration risk.
Extract:
A school-age child with diarrhea
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a school-age child with diarrhea. The nurse suspects dehydration after assessing which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes, such as a dry mouth or cracked lips, are a common sign of dehydration, indicating reduced fluid volume in the body.
Extract:
A male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped mass in the upper right quadrant and stools mixed with blood and mucus
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male infant who has a palpable, sausage-shaped 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: A
Rationale: Intussusception is characterized by a palpable, sausage-shaped mass and bloody, mucus-filled stools due to telescoping of the intestine, causing obstruction.