PEDS NCLEX – GI Questions With All Correct
Answers
Which interventions should the nurse include when preparing a plan of care
for a child c hepatitis? Select all that apply. correct answer -- Providing a
low-fat, well-balanced diet
- Teaching the child effective hand-washing techniques
- Instructing the parents about the risks associated c taking meds
The nurse reviews the record of a 3 wk old infant & notes that the HCP has
documented a dx of suspected Hirschsprung's disease. The nurse understands
that which manifestation led the mother to seek health care for the infant?
correct answer -Foul-smelling, ribbon-like stools
The nurse is caring for a child c a dx of intussusception. Which manifestation
should the nurse expect to note in this child? correct answer -Blood &
mucus in the stools
The nurse is reviewing the record of a child c a dx of pyloric stenosis. Which
data should the nurse expect to note as having been documented in the child's
record? correct answer -Projectile vomiting
The nurse is monitoring for fluid volume deficit in an infant who is vomiting &
having diarrhea. The nurse weighs the infant's diaper after each voiding &
stool & carefully calculates fluid volume based on which knowledge? correct
answer -Each gram of diaper weight is equivalent to 1 mL of urine.
The nurse is assigned to assist in caring for a NB c a colostomy that was
created during surgical intervention for imperforate anus. When the NB
returns from surgery, the nurse checks the stoma & notes that it is red &
edematous. Which is the appropriate nursing intervention? correct answer
-Document the findings
A child c a dx of a hernia has been scheduled for a surgical repair in 2 wks. The
nurse reinforces instructions to the parents about the signs of possible hernial
Answers
Which interventions should the nurse include when preparing a plan of care
for a child c hepatitis? Select all that apply. correct answer -- Providing a
low-fat, well-balanced diet
- Teaching the child effective hand-washing techniques
- Instructing the parents about the risks associated c taking meds
The nurse reviews the record of a 3 wk old infant & notes that the HCP has
documented a dx of suspected Hirschsprung's disease. The nurse understands
that which manifestation led the mother to seek health care for the infant?
correct answer -Foul-smelling, ribbon-like stools
The nurse is caring for a child c a dx of intussusception. Which manifestation
should the nurse expect to note in this child? correct answer -Blood &
mucus in the stools
The nurse is reviewing the record of a child c a dx of pyloric stenosis. Which
data should the nurse expect to note as having been documented in the child's
record? correct answer -Projectile vomiting
The nurse is monitoring for fluid volume deficit in an infant who is vomiting &
having diarrhea. The nurse weighs the infant's diaper after each voiding &
stool & carefully calculates fluid volume based on which knowledge? correct
answer -Each gram of diaper weight is equivalent to 1 mL of urine.
The nurse is assigned to assist in caring for a NB c a colostomy that was
created during surgical intervention for imperforate anus. When the NB
returns from surgery, the nurse checks the stoma & notes that it is red &
edematous. Which is the appropriate nursing intervention? correct answer
-Document the findings
A child c a dx of a hernia has been scheduled for a surgical repair in 2 wks. The
nurse reinforces instructions to the parents about the signs of possible hernial
