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ATI RN · Obstetrics and Pediatrics · Pediatric Gastrointestinal Nursing Interventions

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Question 1 of 5

The Alvarado/MANTRELS rule for diagnosis of acute appendicitis gives 2 points for

A. migration of pain to the right lower quadrant
B. anorexia
C. rebound pain
D. WBC shift to greater than 75% neutrophils

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: migration of pain to the right lower quadrant

Question 2 of 5

The following hereditary forms of rickets may help to diagnose an apparently healthy mother with the same disease

A. X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets
B. autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets
C. autosomal recessive hypophosphatemic rickets
D. Fanconi syndrome

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets

Question 3 of 5

Which should the nurse include in the plan of care to decrease symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in a 2-month-old? (Select all that apply.)

A. Place the infant in an infant seat immediately after feedings.
B. Place the infant in the prone position immediately after feeding to decrease the risk of aspiration.
C. Encourage the parents not to worry because most infants outgrow GER within the first year of life.
D. Encourage the parents to hold the infant in an upright position for 30 minutes following a feeding.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encourage the parents to hold the infant in an upright position for 30 minutes following a feeding.

Question 4 of 5

Ondansetron is an effective adjunct to the treatment of vomiting and is usually given

A. intravenously
B. intramuscularly
C. orally
D. sublingually

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: orally

Question 5 of 5

Risks associated with severe dehydration that might necessitate intravenous resuscitation include

A. age < 9 mo
B. postmaturity
C. fever >38°C
D. depressed level of consciousness

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: depressed level of consciousness

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