ANSWERS 2022
Nurse is caring for a child with suspected appendicitis. which should be questioned
Correct Answer: Administer sodium bisphosphate/sodium phosphate
Male infant with palpable mass in upper right quadrant. What should you suspect?
Correct Answer: Bring the baby to the clinic today
A mother calls the nurse to report her 2 month old is always hungry, but projectile
vomits after feeding. Advice? Correct Answer: Bring the baby to the clinic today
What type of restraints would you apply to a 2 month old post op for cleft lip and
palate? Correct Answer: Elbow restraints
Which of the following is a manifestation of acute lead poisoning? Correct
Answer: Anorexia
Of the following, which is most appropriate to give as clear fluids post op for
intussusception? Correct Answer: Oral electrolyte solution
T/F? Manifestations of acute lead poisoning include anorexia, nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain and constipation Correct Answer: True
Which of the following should you consider in caring for a child with large
ingestion of acetylsalicylic acid Correct Answer: Perform gastric lavage with
activated charcoal
Expectation for anorexia nervosa? Correct Answer: Bloating
A toddler drinking a quart of milk daily and no appetite for solids is at risk for?
Correct Answer: Iron deficiency anemia
Which of the following signs should alert the nurse of a ruptured appendix?
Correct Answer: Sudden decrease of abdominal pain
Safe food choice for a 2 year old Correct Answer: Bananas
, Which of the following actions to take for a toddler 24 h post op cleft palate
repair? Correct Answer: Administer opioids for pain
A child with hirschsprung disease is scheduled for initial surgery. Which statement
indicates understanding? Correct Answer: A child with hirschsprung disease is
scheduled for initial surgery. Which statement indicates understanding?
Nutrition teaching for a child with cystic fibrosis should include? Correct Answer:
Pancreatic enzymes with meals and snacks
Which fluid items to offer 2 h post op tonsillectomy? Correct Answer: Crushed ice
Which should be included in POC for 8 h post op cleft palate repair for a 10 month
old Correct Answer: Apply and release elbow restraints
Which to be included in POC for a child with gastroesophageal reflux Correct
Answer: Keep them in a upright position after feeds
Which patient can be in a room with a child with leukemia? Correct Answer: A
child with nephrotic syndrome
What is the correct position for a child with GE reflux after feeds? Correct
Answer: In an infant seat
Which is an incorrect statement by a parent concerning pancreatic enzymes and
cystic fibrosis? Correct Answer: I will give my son the enzymes between meals
Which is appropriate for a child with acute gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea)
and can tolerate oral fluids? Correct Answer: Oral rehydration fluid
What should you include in the teaching for a child with cystic fibrosis and
prescription for a pancreatic enzyme 3x daily Correct Answer: Take the enzymes
to help digest fat in foods
Manifestation of hemorrhage following tonsillectomy? Correct Answer: Frequent
swallowing
Which is a food choice for a child with Celiac disease? Correct Answer: Rice