Unit 4 NR328 - Pediatric Elimination Bowel Alterations Actual
Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The nurse is caring for a child who will be having abdominal surgery.Which nursing action(s) does
thenurse anticipate performing prior to surgery? Select all that apply
Answer: Prepare surgical consent and witness informed consent.Request services from child life
specialist
Administer prescribed preoperative antibiotics. Administer prescribed intravenous fluids
Q2
The nurse is caring for a child who just returned to the pediatric unit after having an abdominal
surgery.Which nursing action(s) does thenurse anticipate performing? Select all that apply
Answer: ALL
Q3
Which action should the nurse take next?
Answer: Saline lock the intravenous line
Q4
Which client experiencingconstipation is at the most risk for serious complications?
Answer: A 2-day-old newborn who has never had a bowel movement
Q5
The nurse is providing education for the parent of a 2-month-old infant who is newly diagnosed
withgastroesophageal reflux. Which statement by the parent indicates additional education is needed?
Answer: "I will lay the baby down on their stomach to sleep to reduce reflux."
Q6
The nurse is caring for apostoperative 15-year-old client who had an appendectomy with
drainplacement for a ruptured appendix. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Answer: Administer pain medication for pain rating of 4/10
Questions and Correct Answers
Q1
The nurse is caring for a child who will be having abdominal surgery.Which nursing action(s) does
thenurse anticipate performing prior to surgery? Select all that apply
Answer: Prepare surgical consent and witness informed consent.Request services from child life
specialist
Administer prescribed preoperative antibiotics. Administer prescribed intravenous fluids
Q2
The nurse is caring for a child who just returned to the pediatric unit after having an abdominal
surgery.Which nursing action(s) does thenurse anticipate performing? Select all that apply
Answer: ALL
Q3
Which action should the nurse take next?
Answer: Saline lock the intravenous line
Q4
Which client experiencingconstipation is at the most risk for serious complications?
Answer: A 2-day-old newborn who has never had a bowel movement
Q5
The nurse is providing education for the parent of a 2-month-old infant who is newly diagnosed
withgastroesophageal reflux. Which statement by the parent indicates additional education is needed?
Answer: "I will lay the baby down on their stomach to sleep to reduce reflux."
Q6
The nurse is caring for apostoperative 15-year-old client who had an appendectomy with
drainplacement for a ruptured appendix. Which action should the nurse perform first?
Answer: Administer pain medication for pain rating of 4/10
