NSG 222 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
1. A child is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and is in the acute phase of the disorder.
What would the nurse expect the healthcare provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.
a. Intravenous immunoglobulin
b. Ibuprofen
c. Acetaminophen
d. Aspirin
e. Alprostadil
. Intravenous immunoglobulin
. Aspirin
1. The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with an atrial septal defect (ASD). The
parents voice concern and state, "I can't believe this is happening. Will our child be okay?"
What is the nurse's best response?
a. "If the defect isn't treated it can cause problems such as pulmonary hypertension, heart
failure, atrial arrhythmias, or stroke."
b. "While each case is different, the majority of these defects correct on their own. Let's see
what the tests show, then speak with the healthcare provider."
c. "Since there are no symptoms being exhibited right now, your child will likely not
require surgery until the age of 3 years."
d. "Most children have no symptoms of this defect."
While each case is different, the majority of these defects correct on their own. Let's see what the
tests show, then speak with the healthcare provider."
1. The nurse is taking a health history of an 11-year-old girl with recurrent abdominal
pain. Which response would lead the nurse to suspect irritable bowel syndrome?
a. "I always feel better after I have a bowel movement."
b. "I don't take any medicine right now."
c. "The pain comes and goes."
d. "The pain doesn't wake me up in the middle of the night."
, "I always feel better after I have a bowel movement."
1. The nurse has developed a plan of care for a 12-month-old hospitalized with dehydration
as a result of rotavirus. Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Encouraging consumption of fruit juice
b. Offering Kool-Aid or popsicles as tolerated
c. Encouraging milk products to boost caloric intake
d. Maintaining the intravenous (IV) fluid rate as ordered
Maintaining the intravenous (IV) fluid rate as ordered
1. The parents of a child diagnosed with celiac disease ask the nurse what types of food they
can offer their child. What recommendation would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. Frozen yogurt
b. Rye bread
c. Creamed spinach
d. Fruit juice
Fruit juice
1. The nurse is providing care to a child with an intussusception. The child has a bowel
movement and the nurse inspects the stool. The nurse would most likely document the
stool's appearance as having what quality?
a. Greasy
b. Clay-colored
c. Currant jelly-like
d. Bloody
Currant jelly-like
1. The mother of a 3-week-old infant old brings her daughter in for an evaluation. During
the visit, the mother tells the nurse that her baby is spitting up after feedings. Which
response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "We need to tell the healthcare provider about this."
b. "Infants this age commonly spit up."
100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
1. A child is diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and is in the acute phase of the disorder.
What would the nurse expect the healthcare provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.
a. Intravenous immunoglobulin
b. Ibuprofen
c. Acetaminophen
d. Aspirin
e. Alprostadil
. Intravenous immunoglobulin
. Aspirin
1. The nurse is caring for a newborn diagnosed with an atrial septal defect (ASD). The
parents voice concern and state, "I can't believe this is happening. Will our child be okay?"
What is the nurse's best response?
a. "If the defect isn't treated it can cause problems such as pulmonary hypertension, heart
failure, atrial arrhythmias, or stroke."
b. "While each case is different, the majority of these defects correct on their own. Let's see
what the tests show, then speak with the healthcare provider."
c. "Since there are no symptoms being exhibited right now, your child will likely not
require surgery until the age of 3 years."
d. "Most children have no symptoms of this defect."
While each case is different, the majority of these defects correct on their own. Let's see what the
tests show, then speak with the healthcare provider."
1. The nurse is taking a health history of an 11-year-old girl with recurrent abdominal
pain. Which response would lead the nurse to suspect irritable bowel syndrome?
a. "I always feel better after I have a bowel movement."
b. "I don't take any medicine right now."
c. "The pain comes and goes."
d. "The pain doesn't wake me up in the middle of the night."
, "I always feel better after I have a bowel movement."
1. The nurse has developed a plan of care for a 12-month-old hospitalized with dehydration
as a result of rotavirus. Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Encouraging consumption of fruit juice
b. Offering Kool-Aid or popsicles as tolerated
c. Encouraging milk products to boost caloric intake
d. Maintaining the intravenous (IV) fluid rate as ordered
Maintaining the intravenous (IV) fluid rate as ordered
1. The parents of a child diagnosed with celiac disease ask the nurse what types of food they
can offer their child. What recommendation would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. Frozen yogurt
b. Rye bread
c. Creamed spinach
d. Fruit juice
Fruit juice
1. The nurse is providing care to a child with an intussusception. The child has a bowel
movement and the nurse inspects the stool. The nurse would most likely document the
stool's appearance as having what quality?
a. Greasy
b. Clay-colored
c. Currant jelly-like
d. Bloody
Currant jelly-like
1. The mother of a 3-week-old infant old brings her daughter in for an evaluation. During
the visit, the mother tells the nurse that her baby is spitting up after feedings. Which
response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "We need to tell the healthcare provider about this."
b. "Infants this age commonly spit up."
