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Test por Olivia McRitchie, actualizado hace más de 1 año
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Creado por Olivia McRitchie
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Pregunta 1
Pregunta
Which of the following does not RESULT IN gastroesophageal reflux?
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Transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
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An incompetent lower esophageal sphincter.
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Increased pressure within the stomach.
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Increased gastric contents.
Pregunta 2
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Select the factors that CONTRIBUTE to gastrointestinal reflux.
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Increased gastric volume, such as after meals.
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Positioning that allows gastric content to remain close to the gastroesophageal junction, such as bending over and lying down.
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Increased gastric pressure, such as obesity and wearing tight clothes.
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Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking
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Pregnancy
Pregunta 3
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What are the RISK FACTORS for GERD?
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Obesity
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Excessive alcohol consumption
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Smoking
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Hiatial hernia
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Pregnancy
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Wearing tight clothing
Pregunta 4
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Parents of a child asks you why they should treat their child's gastrointestinal reflux.
Select the BEST teaching to give to these parents.
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"Prolonged exposure to gastric contents can cause something cause esophagitis, which can cause red, easily torn tissue; ulcers; and eventually, permanent restriction of the esophagus."
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"If you don't treat the gastrointestinal reflux, your child will have lifelong digestive issues."
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"If you don't treat the gastrointestinal reflux, your child will be in constant pain when eating, which may lead to disordered eating patterns and nutritional issues in the future."
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"If you don't treat the gastrointestinal reflux, your child has a high chance of getting esophageal cancer."
Pregunta 5
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Esophageal peristalsis and bicarbonate in salivary secretion normally clear and neutralize gastric juices in the esophagus.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 6
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In patients with impaired esophageal peristalsis or decreased salivation, the esophageal mucosa is damaged during sleep.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 7
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You have delivered teaching to parents of a 6-year-old with gastroesophageal reflux.
Which of the following statements shows that MORE teaching is needed?
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"We should give our child smaller and more frequent meals. This may require talking to his teacher about letting him have an additional snack during class."
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"We will be sure to use the list of non-acidic foods that you gave us when we're feeding our child."
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"It shouldn't be a problem that we give our child a healthy snack before bedtime. It's part of his bedtime routine."
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"We should be careful to keep our child's weight down."
Pregunta 8
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You have delivered teaching to a 14-year-old having issues with gastrointestinal reflux.
Which of the following statements shows that MORE teaching is needed?
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"I should probably stop drinking my daily cup of coffee, and avoid orange juice if at all possible."
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"I usually go to bed between 11 and midnight. I should avoid eating right before that."
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"I need to be careful what dresses I wear, but I can still wear my skinny jeans, although I'm not too pleased by my 'muffin top'."
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"I should avoid smoking with my friends or stealing my parents' alcohol."
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"I should probably loose a bit of weight since I'm currently obese."
Pregunta 9
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Which of the following meals would you approve for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux?
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A breakfast of apple juice, eggs, toast, and bacon.
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A breakfast of tea and cereal with whole-fat milk.
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A lunch of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with whole-fat milk.
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A dinner of spaghetti with garlic bread and a glass of water on the side.
Pregunta 10
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Which of the following is NOT common manifestations of gastrointestinal reflux in infants and children?
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Coughing
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Difficulty swallowing
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Asthma symptoms
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Back arching
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Periods of apnea
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Frequent upper respiratory infections.
Pregunta 11
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What would make infants more likely to have issues with gastrointestinal reflux?
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The lower esophageal sphincter is often immature.
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Infants are often over-fed.
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They aren't more likely to have issues with gastrointestinal reflux.
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They have less stomach emptying.
Pregunta 12
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What teaching about feeding can you give to the parents of an infant with issues with gastroesophageal reflux?
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"Try burping your baby after every 1-2 ounces of milk."
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"Test your baby for allergies to cow's milk before giving it to him for the first time."
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"If you're worried that your baby is choking on your breast milk too much, there are pre-thickened formulas available.
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"Keep your baby upright for a maximum of 30 minutes after feeding."
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"It should be okay to lay your baby back in his crib if you need to get up and feed him in the middle of the night."
Pregunta 13
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You have delivered teaching to the parents of a child newly diagnosed with pyloric stenosis.
Which of the following statements shows that teaching has been received?
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"Something called the pyloric orifice has thickened from inflammation and swelling due to genetics."
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"This disorder was probably caused by the antibiotic therapy I received in my last trimester of pregnancy."
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"This disorder is almost exclusive to males."
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"The obstruction between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is caused by inflammation and swelling in the pyloric orifice. The cause is unknown."
Pregunta 14
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When do infants usually begin to show signs of having pyloric stenosis?
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Immediately after birth
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3-6 weeks after birth
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3-6 months after birth
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12 months or more after birth
Pregunta 15
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Which of the following is not an early clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis?
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Vomiting within 30 minutes of a normal feed
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Projectile vomiting that sometimes contains blood
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Persistent hunger
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Visible peristalsis across the infant's abdomen
Pregunta 16
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You have been asked to explain what a pyloromyotomy is to parents that you are obtaining informed consent from.
What is the MOST ACCURATE teaching to deliver?
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"A pyloromyotomy is a risky, but necessary, surgery needed to reverse your baby's pyloric stenosis. We will make a small incision and split the pyloric muscle so food and fluid can get through."
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"A pyloromyotomy is a procedure in which we will make a small incision and split the pyloric muscle to allow passage of food and fluid. As with any surgery, it has its risks, which I am willing to discuss with you."
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"A pyloromyotomy is a procedure in which we will make a small incision and split the pyloric muscle to allow passage of food and fluid. It is relatively free of risks."
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"This surgery is needed to reverse your baby's pyloric stenosis."
Pregunta 17
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Which of the following is a nursing consideration to consider when caring for an infant about to undergo a pyloromyotomy?
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Fluid and electrolyte balance must be restored prior to surgery.
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If the parents will not consent to the surgery, CPS will need to be called.
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An NG tube should be inserted prior to the procedure.
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The child should be given a laxative prior to the surgery to "flush out" the GI tract.
Pregunta 18
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What findings would you expect when assessing a child with pyloric stenosis?
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Presence of visible peristaltic waves.
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Hyperactive bowel sounds upon auscultation.
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Olive-shaped mass in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen upon palpation.
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Hypoactive bowel sounds upon auscultation.
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Olive-shaped pass in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen upon palpation.
Pregunta 19
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Which of the following assessment findings would make you concerned that an infant may be dehydrated?
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Skin recoils when pinched.
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Anterior fontanelle is not depressed.
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Nostrils are dry.
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Infant has 3-6 wet diapers weighing between 20 and 30 g daily.
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Urine specific gravity is 1.012
Pregunta 20
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You are assessing electrolyte balance in a child currently hospitalized due to possible pyloric stenosis.
Which of the following lab values would make you want to call the physician?
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Chloride is 101 mEq/L
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Sodium is 138 mEq/L
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Potassium is 3.2 mEq/L
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pH is 7.40
Pregunta 21
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Select the interventions that a nurse can enact to meet fluid and electrolyte needs in a child with pyloric stenosis.
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Keep infant NPO
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Educate the parents about NPO status.
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Assess running IV line hourly as part of purposeful rounding.
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Aspirate and measure gastric contents prior to feeding via NG tube.
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Ask the parents to call nursing personnel to change their child's diaper rather than changing it themselves.
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Monitor weight daily.
Pregunta 22
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Current evidence shows that oral feedings can resume immediately after undergoing a pyloromyotomy.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 23
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Which of the following is NOT an effective intervention to promote rest and comfort in an infant pre-op for a pyloromyotomy?
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Keep the infant swaddled.
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Encourage the parents to hold and cuddle their baby.
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Provide a pacifier.
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Instruct the parents to slide the diaper gently under the buttocks rather than lifting the legs when diapering their baby.
Pregunta 24
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When changing the diaper of an infant post-op of a pyloromyotomy, it is best to lift the legs and slide the diaper under.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 25
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Select the correct instruction to give the parents of a baby being discharged following a pyloromyotomy.
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Inform the parents that vomiting may still occur after surgery, and to feed the infant again when he/she is interested.
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Instruct the breastfeeding mother to temporarily pump and use bottles so the infant can be burped after every 1-2 ounces.
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Teach the parents to hold the infant upright for 30 minutes after feeding.
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Advise the parents to wait a full hour after feedings to play with or rock their baby.
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Inform the parents that it is normal for the bandages or strips to fall off on their own.
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Tell the parents to only give their child sponge baths until the wound has healed.
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