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How much of an infant’s body weight is made up of water?
Correct Answer:
A. 75%
Why do infants and toddlers experience more water loss through evaporation?
Correct Answer:
C. Higher ratio of surface area to weight
,Which of the following is the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and
children aged 3–15 months?
Correct Answer:
B. Rotavirus
Which of the following are potential causes of chronic diarrhea in infants and
children?
Correct Answer:
D. Antibiotic treatment, food allergies, and IBS
What is the first and most essential measure for assessing fluid loss in an infant
or child?
Correct Answer:
A. Weight
What percentage of body weight loss indicates mild dehydration?
Correct Answer:
C. 3–5%
What percentage of body weight loss indicates moderate dehydration?
Correct Answer:
B. 6–10%
What percentage of body weight loss indicates severe dehydration?
Correct Answer:
D. 11–15%
, In a child with severe dehydration, what capillary refill time is expected?
Correct Answer:
C. Greater than 4 seconds
What is the general treatment approach for acute diarrhea in children?
Correct Answer:
B. Fluid and electrolyte replacement, and antidiarrheals based on age
What is the appropriate treatment for chronic diarrhea in children?
Correct Answer:
A. Address and treat the underlying condition
What is the expected capillary refill time in a child with moderate dehydration?
B. 3–4 seconds
What is the expected capillary refill time in a child with mild dehydration?
A. 2–3 seconds
At what stage of dehydration do tears typically decrease in a child?
C. Mild dehydration
At what stage of dehydration would a child have no tears and anuria?
D. Severe dehydration
Which of the following is appropriate treatment for mild to moderate
dehydration in children?