NUR310 EXAM 1 (2026/2027) NEWEST
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
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A client with inflammatory bowel disease is receiving total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) via an infusion pump. What is
most important for the nurse to do when administering
TPN? Correct Answer change the TPN solution bad every
24 hours
A dehydrated infant with a several-day history of vomiting
is admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of
gastroenteritis. The nurse plans to monitor the infant's
response to parenteral therapy. What is the best indicator
of rehydration? Correct Answer Increased weight
(not # of wet diapers)
A mother brings her 6-month-old infant to the emergency
department with a 3-day history of gastroenteritis. What
priority intervention does the nurse anticipate? Correct
Answer Insertion of intravenous catheter
A client with an acute episode of ulcerative colitis is
admitted to the hospital. Blood studies reveal that the
chloride level is low. The nurse expects that the electrolyte
,deficiency will be corrected by: Correct Answer
Intravenous therapy
A nurse is caring for an infant with gastroenteritis and
diarrhea. What should the nurse evaluate to determine the
magnitude of the infant's fluid loss? Correct Answer
Weight compared with prior weight
Loss of weight is the most accurate measurement of the
magnitude of fluid loss; 1 L of fluid weighs 2.2 lb
An infant is admitted to the hospital with gastroenteritis.
The infant vomits shortly after admission. Under standard
precautions, what protective equipment should the nurse
wear when cleaning the infant after the vomiting episode?
Correct Answer pair of gloves
What clinical finding does a nurse expect when assessing
a 4-month-old infant with gastroenteritis and moderate
dehydration? Correct Answer depressed anterior fontanel
A depressed anterior fontanel is a classic sign of moderate
dehydration in infants that results from a decrease in
cerebrospinal fluid.
A 2-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric unit with
gastroenteritis and dehydration. Which assessment finding
should the nurse anticipate? Correct Answer Tachycardia
is expected with dehydration because of a decrease in
circulating fluid volume.
, A client with severe Crohn's disease develops a small
bowel obstruction. Which clinical finding should the nurse
expect the client to report? Correct Answer projectile
vomiting
Nausea and vomiting, accompanied by diffuse abdominal
pain, commonly occur in clients with small bowel
obstruction; the vomiting may be projectile and may
contain bile or fecal material.
When discussing nutrition with a client who has
inflammatory bowel disease of the ascending colon, the
most appropriate suggestion by the nurse concerning food
to include in the diet is: Correct Answer scrambled eggs
and applesauce
Low-residue foods produce less fecal waste, decreasing
bowel contents and irritation; protein promotes healing and
calories provide energy. Barbecued foods are spicy; foods
high in fat can increase peristalsis. Fruit and aged, sharp
cheese can be irritating to the bowel. Chunky peanut
butter and whole wheat bread are high-residue foods.
What nursing assessment best indicates the magnitude of
fluid loss in an infant with gastroenteritis and diarrhea?
Correct Answer Comparing the infants pre-illness and
current weights
A client with the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis has surgery
for the creation of an ileostomy. Postoperatively, for which
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+ GRADE VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A client with inflammatory bowel disease is receiving total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) via an infusion pump. What is
most important for the nurse to do when administering
TPN? Correct Answer change the TPN solution bad every
24 hours
A dehydrated infant with a several-day history of vomiting
is admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of
gastroenteritis. The nurse plans to monitor the infant's
response to parenteral therapy. What is the best indicator
of rehydration? Correct Answer Increased weight
(not # of wet diapers)
A mother brings her 6-month-old infant to the emergency
department with a 3-day history of gastroenteritis. What
priority intervention does the nurse anticipate? Correct
Answer Insertion of intravenous catheter
A client with an acute episode of ulcerative colitis is
admitted to the hospital. Blood studies reveal that the
chloride level is low. The nurse expects that the electrolyte
,deficiency will be corrected by: Correct Answer
Intravenous therapy
A nurse is caring for an infant with gastroenteritis and
diarrhea. What should the nurse evaluate to determine the
magnitude of the infant's fluid loss? Correct Answer
Weight compared with prior weight
Loss of weight is the most accurate measurement of the
magnitude of fluid loss; 1 L of fluid weighs 2.2 lb
An infant is admitted to the hospital with gastroenteritis.
The infant vomits shortly after admission. Under standard
precautions, what protective equipment should the nurse
wear when cleaning the infant after the vomiting episode?
Correct Answer pair of gloves
What clinical finding does a nurse expect when assessing
a 4-month-old infant with gastroenteritis and moderate
dehydration? Correct Answer depressed anterior fontanel
A depressed anterior fontanel is a classic sign of moderate
dehydration in infants that results from a decrease in
cerebrospinal fluid.
A 2-month-old infant is admitted to the pediatric unit with
gastroenteritis and dehydration. Which assessment finding
should the nurse anticipate? Correct Answer Tachycardia
is expected with dehydration because of a decrease in
circulating fluid volume.
, A client with severe Crohn's disease develops a small
bowel obstruction. Which clinical finding should the nurse
expect the client to report? Correct Answer projectile
vomiting
Nausea and vomiting, accompanied by diffuse abdominal
pain, commonly occur in clients with small bowel
obstruction; the vomiting may be projectile and may
contain bile or fecal material.
When discussing nutrition with a client who has
inflammatory bowel disease of the ascending colon, the
most appropriate suggestion by the nurse concerning food
to include in the diet is: Correct Answer scrambled eggs
and applesauce
Low-residue foods produce less fecal waste, decreasing
bowel contents and irritation; protein promotes healing and
calories provide energy. Barbecued foods are spicy; foods
high in fat can increase peristalsis. Fruit and aged, sharp
cheese can be irritating to the bowel. Chunky peanut
butter and whole wheat bread are high-residue foods.
What nursing assessment best indicates the magnitude of
fluid loss in an infant with gastroenteritis and diarrhea?
Correct Answer Comparing the infants pre-illness and
current weights
A client with the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis has surgery
for the creation of an ileostomy. Postoperatively, for which
