A child is in the clinic after swallowing a metal bead. A radiograph of the GI tract shows
a 6 mm cylindrical object in the child's stomach. The child is able to swallow without
difficulty and is not experiencing pain. What is the correct course of treatment? - Answer
Have the parents watch for the object in the child's stool
A toddler who was born prematurely refuses most solid foods and has poor weight gain.
A barium swallow study reveals a normal esophagus. What will the primary care PNP
consider next to manage this child's nutritional needs? - Answer Video fluoroscopy,
swallowing study
a school-age child has a 3-month history of due, aching epigastric pain that worsens
with eating and awakens the child from sleep. A CBC shows a hemoglobin of 8mg/dL>
What is the next step in management - Answer Referral for
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
A 2-year-old child has an acute diarrheal illness. The child is afebrile and, with oral
rehydration measures, has remained well hydrated. The parent asks what can be done
to help shorten the course of this illness. What will the primary care PNP recommend? -
Answer Lactobacillus
A school-age child has recurrent diarrhea with foul-smelling stools, excessive flatus,
abdominal dissension, and failure-to-thrive. A 2-week lactose-free trial failed to reduce
symptoms. What is the next step in diagnosing this condition? - Answer Serologic
testing for celiac disease
A 12-month-old infant exhibits poor weight gain after previously normal growth patterns.
There is no history of vomiting, diarrhea, or irregular bowel movements and the physical
exam is normal. What is the next step in evaluating these findings - Answer Feeding
and stooling history and 3-day diet history
The parent of an infant asks about using a probiotic medication. What will the primary
care PNP tell this parents - Answer There is no conclusive evidence about using
probiotics to treat colic
A child is diagnosed with Crohn disease. What are likely complications for this child -
Answer Intestinal obstruction with scarring and strictures
A toddler is seen in the clinic after a 2-day history of intermittent vomiting and diarrhea.
An assessment reveals an irritable child with dry mucous membranes, 3-second
capillary refill, 2-second recoil of skin, mild tachycardia and tachypnea, and cool hands
and feet. The child has had two wet diapers in the past 24 hours. What will the primary
care PNP recommend - Answer Oral rehydration solution with follow-up in 24 hours
A 2-month-old infant cries up to 4 hours each day and, according to the parents, is
inconsolable during crying episodes with fists and legs noted to be tense and stiff. The
infant is breastfeeding frequently but is often fussy during feedings. The physical exam