NUR 283 Questions and Correct Answers

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NUR 283 Questions and Correct Answers

Esophageal Atresia and TEF Ans: S/S: Usually a Newborn, Frothy
drooling /saliva Coughing, choking, and cyanosis with feeding
Apnea Abdominal distention


Esophageal Atresia and TEF Ans: What do we do about it: NPO,
LIWS tube, TPN, possible gt


Esophageal Atresia and TEF Ans: Nurse role: Observe for oral
aversion - speech feeding specialist


assist with feeding after surgery, teach parents to look for trouble
swallowing or breathing


Hirschsprung Ans: S/S: Bilious vomiting, Distended abdominal,
Refusal to eat




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Ribbon-like, foul smelling stool or Failure to pass meconium when
first born


Hirschsprung Ans: What do we do about it: Biopsy, Removal of
colon tissue -1 step surgery or 2 step (with colostomy bag)


Hirschsprung Ans: Nurse role: Educate on colostomy Monitor for
enterocolitis/GI complications post surgery, understand long-term
complications


Intussusception Ans: S/S: Abdominal pain, Red, currant jelly-like
stools


Screaming pain, sausage shaped mass, Telescoping of intestine


Intussusception Ans: What do we do about it: Ultrasound-guided
air enema or Barium enema, possible surgery if more
complications


Intussusception Ans: Nurse role: possible antibiotics, watch for GI
complications


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