NU170 EXAM 2 GALEN | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
A 4 month old with suspected pyloric stenosis presents with persistent vomiting. Which finding most
strongly supports the diagnosis? - (answer)Projectile nonbilious emesis, palpable " olive" RUQ
The priority intervention for a 6 month old with intussusception is to prepare for? - (answer)Air/contrast
enema reduction
A toddler with hirschsprung disease pre-op has abdominal distention and constipation. The nurse
anticipates which plan? - (answer)Bowel decompression and rectal irrigations
A child with celiac disease needs more teaching if the parent states: - (answer)" oats are always safe
regardless of processing"
A 7 year old with appendicitis suddenly reports relief of severe RLQ pain, now has fever and guarding.
Priority action? - (answer)Notify provider, possible perforation
Moderate dehydration in an infant is best indicated by: - (answer)Sunken eyes, tachycardia, delayed cap
refill
Which order is contraindicated for a 5 week old with suspected GERD and poor weight gain? -
(answer)Prone sleeping position
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) risk reduction in preterm infant includes: - (answer)Human milk feeding
and cautious feed advancement
Findings most consistent with acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN): -
(answer)Hypertension, recent strep infection, hematuria
Nephrotic syndrome home teaching is correct when the parent says: - (answer)" we'll give high-dose
steroids as prescribed and weigh daily"
, NU170 EXAM 2 GALEN | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
First action for a febrile 2 year old with suspected UTI? - (answer)Obtain urine specimen by
catheterization
vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) teaching: - (answer)Daily prophylactic antibiotics may be ordered to prevent
pyelonephritis
Post-op care after hypospadias repair( stent in place) includes: - (answer)Double diapering and
preventing pressure on the stent
A child with HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome) most likely has which lab pattern? - (answer)Anemia,
thrombocytopenia , elevated BUN
Best instruction for a nocturnal enuresis in a 7 year old? - (answer)Bladder training, limit evening fluids,
enuresis alarm
Suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in a 4 month old: - (answer)Limited hip abduction
and positive ortolani/barlow
Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus) standard early management: - (answer)Serial casting (ponseti) with
frequent changes
Scoliosis post-spinal fusion nursing care priority: - (answer)Log rolling and pulmonary hygiene
Osteogenesis imperfecta teaching needs reinforcement if the parent says: - (answer)" we'll use
intramuscular injections for meds when possible"
Osteomyelitis expected therapy: - (answer)Prolonged IV antibiotics and limb immobilization
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) acute plan: - (answer)Strict non-weight bearing, surgical
pinning
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
A 4 month old with suspected pyloric stenosis presents with persistent vomiting. Which finding most
strongly supports the diagnosis? - (answer)Projectile nonbilious emesis, palpable " olive" RUQ
The priority intervention for a 6 month old with intussusception is to prepare for? - (answer)Air/contrast
enema reduction
A toddler with hirschsprung disease pre-op has abdominal distention and constipation. The nurse
anticipates which plan? - (answer)Bowel decompression and rectal irrigations
A child with celiac disease needs more teaching if the parent states: - (answer)" oats are always safe
regardless of processing"
A 7 year old with appendicitis suddenly reports relief of severe RLQ pain, now has fever and guarding.
Priority action? - (answer)Notify provider, possible perforation
Moderate dehydration in an infant is best indicated by: - (answer)Sunken eyes, tachycardia, delayed cap
refill
Which order is contraindicated for a 5 week old with suspected GERD and poor weight gain? -
(answer)Prone sleeping position
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) risk reduction in preterm infant includes: - (answer)Human milk feeding
and cautious feed advancement
Findings most consistent with acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN): -
(answer)Hypertension, recent strep infection, hematuria
Nephrotic syndrome home teaching is correct when the parent says: - (answer)" we'll give high-dose
steroids as prescribed and weigh daily"
, NU170 EXAM 2 GALEN | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATED |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
First action for a febrile 2 year old with suspected UTI? - (answer)Obtain urine specimen by
catheterization
vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) teaching: - (answer)Daily prophylactic antibiotics may be ordered to prevent
pyelonephritis
Post-op care after hypospadias repair( stent in place) includes: - (answer)Double diapering and
preventing pressure on the stent
A child with HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome) most likely has which lab pattern? - (answer)Anemia,
thrombocytopenia , elevated BUN
Best instruction for a nocturnal enuresis in a 7 year old? - (answer)Bladder training, limit evening fluids,
enuresis alarm
Suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in a 4 month old: - (answer)Limited hip abduction
and positive ortolani/barlow
Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus) standard early management: - (answer)Serial casting (ponseti) with
frequent changes
Scoliosis post-spinal fusion nursing care priority: - (answer)Log rolling and pulmonary hygiene
Osteogenesis imperfecta teaching needs reinforcement if the parent says: - (answer)" we'll use
intramuscular injections for meds when possible"
Osteomyelitis expected therapy: - (answer)Prolonged IV antibiotics and limb immobilization
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) acute plan: - (answer)Strict non-weight bearing, surgical
pinning
