PEDIATRICS NURSING EXAM 4 FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Considerations for corticosteriods
Answer: Increase glucose levels over time in non-diabetics, can raise
BG levels in diabetics faster, over time corticosteriod use can lead to
cushings syndrome
◉ What is the role of endoscopy in gastrointestinal disorders?
Answer: To visually examine the gastrointestinal tract for
abnormalities.
◉ What is the function of esophageal manometry?
Answer: To measure the pressure and pattern of muscle
contractions in the esophagus.
◉ What dietary items are NOT appropriate for oral rehydration?
Answer: Tap water, milk, undiluted fruit juice, soup, and broth.
◉ Common ORS solutions
Answer: Pedialyte, infalyte, and ricelyte
,◉ Mild to moderate dehyrdration requires
Answer: 50-100 mL/kg over 4 hours
◉ What is the purpose of a HIDA scan?
Answer: To evaluate the function of the liver and biliary system.
◉ What are the implications of delayed sexual development in
children with gastrointestinal disorders?
Answer: It may indicate underlying chronic illness or nutritional
deficiencies.
◉ Flagyl (metronidazole)
Answer: Commonly given for GI issues in children, this is used to
treat a wide variety of bacterial and parasitic infections
◉ vulvovaginitis
Answer: inflammation of the vulvar and vaginal tissues
◉ IV pyelogram
Answer: X-ray used with contrast dye to visualize the kidneys and
urinary tract.
NPO midnight
allergic to seafood
, ◉ What anatomical feature of the urethra increases the risk of
urinary tract infections in children?
Answer: The urethra is shorter in children, increasing the risk for
bacteria entry into the bladder.
◉ What is the glomerular filtration rate in infants compared to
adults?
Answer: The glomerular filtration rate is slower in infants,
increasing the risk for dehydration.
◉ What is the bladder capacity of a newborn?
Answer: 30 mL in newborns.
◉ At what age do a child's reproductive organs mature?
Answer: Reproductive organs mature at adolescence.
◉ What are common laboratory tests for assessing urinary
elimination disorders?
Answer: CBC, BUN, electrolytes, creatinine, total protein, albumin,
urinalysis, and creatinine clearance.
◉ What imaging studies are commonly used in genitourinary
diagnostics?
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Considerations for corticosteriods
Answer: Increase glucose levels over time in non-diabetics, can raise
BG levels in diabetics faster, over time corticosteriod use can lead to
cushings syndrome
◉ What is the role of endoscopy in gastrointestinal disorders?
Answer: To visually examine the gastrointestinal tract for
abnormalities.
◉ What is the function of esophageal manometry?
Answer: To measure the pressure and pattern of muscle
contractions in the esophagus.
◉ What dietary items are NOT appropriate for oral rehydration?
Answer: Tap water, milk, undiluted fruit juice, soup, and broth.
◉ Common ORS solutions
Answer: Pedialyte, infalyte, and ricelyte
,◉ Mild to moderate dehyrdration requires
Answer: 50-100 mL/kg over 4 hours
◉ What is the purpose of a HIDA scan?
Answer: To evaluate the function of the liver and biliary system.
◉ What are the implications of delayed sexual development in
children with gastrointestinal disorders?
Answer: It may indicate underlying chronic illness or nutritional
deficiencies.
◉ Flagyl (metronidazole)
Answer: Commonly given for GI issues in children, this is used to
treat a wide variety of bacterial and parasitic infections
◉ vulvovaginitis
Answer: inflammation of the vulvar and vaginal tissues
◉ IV pyelogram
Answer: X-ray used with contrast dye to visualize the kidneys and
urinary tract.
NPO midnight
allergic to seafood
, ◉ What anatomical feature of the urethra increases the risk of
urinary tract infections in children?
Answer: The urethra is shorter in children, increasing the risk for
bacteria entry into the bladder.
◉ What is the glomerular filtration rate in infants compared to
adults?
Answer: The glomerular filtration rate is slower in infants,
increasing the risk for dehydration.
◉ What is the bladder capacity of a newborn?
Answer: 30 mL in newborns.
◉ At what age do a child's reproductive organs mature?
Answer: Reproductive organs mature at adolescence.
◉ What are common laboratory tests for assessing urinary
elimination disorders?
Answer: CBC, BUN, electrolytes, creatinine, total protein, albumin,
urinalysis, and creatinine clearance.
◉ What imaging studies are commonly used in genitourinary
diagnostics?
