diabetic
Question 1 See full question 38s
Insulin deficiency, increased levels of counter regulatory hormones, and dehydration are the primary
causes of:
You Selected:
diabetic ketoacidosis.
Correct response:
diabetic ketoacidosis.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 815.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 815
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Question 2 See full question 57s
A newborn was diagnosed as having hypothyroidism at birth. The mother asks the nurse how the disease
could be discovered this early. The nurse's best answer would be:
You Selected:
A simple blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism is required in most states.
Correct response:
A simple blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism is required in most states.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 21: The Newborn at Risk: Congenital Disorders, p. 480.
,Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 480
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Question 3 See full question 6s
A 7-year-old is diagnosed as having type 1 diabetes. What is one of the first symptoms usually noticed by
parents when this illness develops?
You Selected:
loss of weight.
Correct response:
loss of weight.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 815.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 815
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Question 4 See full question 29s
After hospital discharge, the mother of a child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus telephones
the nurse because her daughter is acting confused and very sleepy. Which emergency measure would
the nurse suggest the mother carry out before she brings the child to see her doctor?
You Selected:
Give her a glass of orange juice.
Correct response:
,Give her a glass of orange juice.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 820.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 820
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Question 5 See full question 38s
When providing diaper care to an infant after pyloric stenosis surgery, which approach is indicated?
You Selected:
Diapers should be folded so that the incision line does not become contaminated.
Correct response:
Diapers should be folded so that the incision line does not become contaminated.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 802.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 802
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Question 6 See full question 10s
The nurse is providing care to a child with an intussusception. The child has a bowel movement and the
nurse inspects the stool. The nurse would most likely document the stool's appearance as having what
quality?
, You Selected:
Currant jelly–like
Correct response:
Currant jelly–like
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 805.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 805
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Question 7 See full question 48s
The parents of a boy diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease are anxious and fearful of the upcoming
surgery. The mother states, “I'm worried about having to care for our son's ostomy.” Which intervention
would be most helpful for the parents?
You Selected:
Having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them
Correct response:
Having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 804.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 804
Question 1 See full question 38s
Insulin deficiency, increased levels of counter regulatory hormones, and dehydration are the primary
causes of:
You Selected:
diabetic ketoacidosis.
Correct response:
diabetic ketoacidosis.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 815.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 815
Add a Note
Question 2 See full question 57s
A newborn was diagnosed as having hypothyroidism at birth. The mother asks the nurse how the disease
could be discovered this early. The nurse's best answer would be:
You Selected:
A simple blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism is required in most states.
Correct response:
A simple blood test to diagnose hypothyroidism is required in most states.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 21: The Newborn at Risk: Congenital Disorders, p. 480.
,Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 480
Add a Note
Question 3 See full question 6s
A 7-year-old is diagnosed as having type 1 diabetes. What is one of the first symptoms usually noticed by
parents when this illness develops?
You Selected:
loss of weight.
Correct response:
loss of weight.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 815.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 815
Add a Note
Question 4 See full question 29s
After hospital discharge, the mother of a child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus telephones
the nurse because her daughter is acting confused and very sleepy. Which emergency measure would
the nurse suggest the mother carry out before she brings the child to see her doctor?
You Selected:
Give her a glass of orange juice.
Correct response:
,Give her a glass of orange juice.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 820.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 820
Add a Note
Question 5 See full question 38s
When providing diaper care to an infant after pyloric stenosis surgery, which approach is indicated?
You Selected:
Diapers should be folded so that the incision line does not become contaminated.
Correct response:
Diapers should be folded so that the incision line does not become contaminated.
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 802.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 802
Add a Note
Question 6 See full question 10s
The nurse is providing care to a child with an intussusception. The child has a bowel movement and the
nurse inspects the stool. The nurse would most likely document the stool's appearance as having what
quality?
, You Selected:
Currant jelly–like
Correct response:
Currant jelly–like
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 805.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 805
Add a Note
Question 7 See full question 48s
The parents of a boy diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease are anxious and fearful of the upcoming
surgery. The mother states, “I'm worried about having to care for our son's ostomy.” Which intervention
would be most helpful for the parents?
You Selected:
Having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them
Correct response:
Having a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse meet with them
Explanation:
Reference:
Hatfield, N. T., Kincheloe, C. A. Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters
Kluwer, 2018, Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder, p. 804.
Chapter 38: The Child with a Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Disorder - Page 804
