3/6/25, 9:07 PM NR328 Week 4 EDAPT: Nursing Care - Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Elimination Alterations 2025 update EXAM QUESTIONS …
NR328 Week 4 EDAPT: Nursing Care - Pediatric
Gastrointestinal and Elimination Alterations
2025 update EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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The nurse is caring for a Administer prescribed intravenous fluids.
child who will be having
abdominal surgery. Administer prescribed preoperative antibiotics.
Which nursing action(s)
does the nurse anticipate Request services from child life specialist.
performing prior to
surgery? Select all that Prepare surgical consent and witness informed
apply. consent.
Monitor vital signs per post-operative protocol.
The nurse is caring for a
child who just returned to
Assess for return of bowel sounds.
the pediatric unit after
having an abdominal
Assess surgical wound and/or dressing.
surgery. Which nursing
action(s) does the nurse
Advance oral intake as tolerated.
anticipate performing?
Select all that apply.
Administer pain medication as prescribed.
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,3/6/25, 9:07 PM NR328 Week 4 EDAPT: Nursing Care - Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Elimination Alterations 2025 update EXAM QUESTIONS …
The nurse is caring for a Saline lock the intravenous line.
6-year-old child who is 4
hours post-operative
from a ruptured
appendectomy.
Ibuprofen was
administered 2 hours ago
and the child rates pain
as 1 out of 10. The child's
intake includes water,
crackers, a cup of gelatin,
and a bottle of juice.
Review the health care
provider's orders.
Which action should the
nurse take next?
Which client A 2-day-old newborn who has never had a bowel
experiencing movement.
constipation is at the
most risk for serious
complications?
The nurse is providing "I will lay the baby down on their stomach to sleep
education for the parent to reduce reflux."
of a 2-month-old infant
who is newly diagnosed
with gastroesophageal
reflux. Which statement
by the parent indicates
additional education is
needed?
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, 3/6/25, 9:07 PM NR328 Week 4 EDAPT: Nursing Care - Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Elimination Alterations 2025 update EXAM QUESTIONS …
The nurse is caring for a Administer pain medication for pain rating of 4/10.
postoperative 15-year-
old client who had an
appendectomy with drain
placement for a ruptured
appendix. Which action
should the nurse perform
first?
The nurse is admitting a An order for intravenous fluids
2-month-old infant prior
to a surgical intervention
for pyloric stenosis. The
parent reports the infant
has not had a wet diaper
since the evening before.
The nurse assesses the
infant has a sunken
anterior fontanelle and is
tachycardic. Which is the
most important order the
nurse should request
from the health care
provider?
Hirschsprung's disease - Mechanical obstruction
from inadequate motility of intestine.
Pyloric stenosis - Thickened obstruction between
stomach and duodenum.
Match the
Constipation - Alteration in frequency, consistency,
gastrointestinal problem
or ease of passing stool.
with the correct
description.
Appendicitis - Inflammation of sac at the end of
cecum.
Gastroesophageal reflux - Relaxation of
esophageal sphincter allowing stomach contents
into esophagus.
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NR328 Week 4 EDAPT: Nursing Care - Pediatric
Gastrointestinal and Elimination Alterations
2025 update EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
|ASSURED SUCCESS |GRADE A+!!
Save
Terms in this set (47)
The nurse is caring for a Administer prescribed intravenous fluids.
child who will be having
abdominal surgery. Administer prescribed preoperative antibiotics.
Which nursing action(s)
does the nurse anticipate Request services from child life specialist.
performing prior to
surgery? Select all that Prepare surgical consent and witness informed
apply. consent.
Monitor vital signs per post-operative protocol.
The nurse is caring for a
child who just returned to
Assess for return of bowel sounds.
the pediatric unit after
having an abdominal
Assess surgical wound and/or dressing.
surgery. Which nursing
action(s) does the nurse
Advance oral intake as tolerated.
anticipate performing?
Select all that apply.
Administer pain medication as prescribed.
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,3/6/25, 9:07 PM NR328 Week 4 EDAPT: Nursing Care - Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Elimination Alterations 2025 update EXAM QUESTIONS …
The nurse is caring for a Saline lock the intravenous line.
6-year-old child who is 4
hours post-operative
from a ruptured
appendectomy.
Ibuprofen was
administered 2 hours ago
and the child rates pain
as 1 out of 10. The child's
intake includes water,
crackers, a cup of gelatin,
and a bottle of juice.
Review the health care
provider's orders.
Which action should the
nurse take next?
Which client A 2-day-old newborn who has never had a bowel
experiencing movement.
constipation is at the
most risk for serious
complications?
The nurse is providing "I will lay the baby down on their stomach to sleep
education for the parent to reduce reflux."
of a 2-month-old infant
who is newly diagnosed
with gastroesophageal
reflux. Which statement
by the parent indicates
additional education is
needed?
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, 3/6/25, 9:07 PM NR328 Week 4 EDAPT: Nursing Care - Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Elimination Alterations 2025 update EXAM QUESTIONS …
The nurse is caring for a Administer pain medication for pain rating of 4/10.
postoperative 15-year-
old client who had an
appendectomy with drain
placement for a ruptured
appendix. Which action
should the nurse perform
first?
The nurse is admitting a An order for intravenous fluids
2-month-old infant prior
to a surgical intervention
for pyloric stenosis. The
parent reports the infant
has not had a wet diaper
since the evening before.
The nurse assesses the
infant has a sunken
anterior fontanelle and is
tachycardic. Which is the
most important order the
nurse should request
from the health care
provider?
Hirschsprung's disease - Mechanical obstruction
from inadequate motility of intestine.
Pyloric stenosis - Thickened obstruction between
stomach and duodenum.
Match the
Constipation - Alteration in frequency, consistency,
gastrointestinal problem
or ease of passing stool.
with the correct
description.
Appendicitis - Inflammation of sac at the end of
cecum.
Gastroesophageal reflux - Relaxation of
esophageal sphincter allowing stomach contents
into esophagus.
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