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NSG 3600 PEDS EXAM 3
Gi, GU AND NEURO
LATEST UPDATE
AT GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
EXAM- QUESTIONS & (UPDATED)
ANSWERS
EXAM NAME: NSG 3600 PEDS Exam 3 – GI, GU and Neuro
PROGRAM: Nursing / Pediatric Nursing Program
COURSE NUMBER: (NSG 3600)
COURSE NAME: Nursing Practice – Children’s Health (NSG 3600)
NSG 3600
(Pediatric Nursing / Nursing Practice –
Children's Health)
,1. Acute Diarrhea Causes
A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic after experiencing four days of
frequent watery stools, irritability, and poor appetite. The child recently
completed a course of antibiotics for an ear infection and attends daycare
regularly where several children were ill. The nurse reviews the possible etiologies
of acute diarrhea while assessing the child’s hydration status and nutritional
intake. The nurse recognizes that acute diarrhea in children may result from
rotavirus, dietary or food intolerance, infection, medications such as antibiotics,
and exposure to toxic substances.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Rotavirus
Diet/food
Infection
Medication - ANTIBIOTICS
Toxic substances
2. Priority Concerns With Acute Diarrhea
A mother reports that her 18-month-old toddler has had persistent diarrhea and
vomiting for the last 24 hours. Upon assessment, the nurse notes dry mucous
membranes, decreased tears when crying, poor skin turgor, and lethargy. The
healthcare provider explains that acute diarrhea can quickly lead to severe
complications in young children if not treated promptly. The nurse identifies
dehydration and electrolyte imbalance as the most serious concerns associated
with acute diarrhea.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Dehydration (look at skin turgor)
Electrolyte imbalance
,3. Interventions for Acute Diarrhea
A preschool child arrives at the emergency department with diarrhea, mild
dehydration, and decreased oral intake. The nurse develops a care plan focused
on restoring fluids and electrolytes while preventing worsening gastrointestinal
irritation. The nurse educates the parents about avoiding sugary fruit juices and
introducing bland foods once vomiting subsides. Appropriate nursing
interventions include administration of Pedialyte, IV fluids if necessary, electrolyte
replacement, and gradual introduction of bland soft foods.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Give Pedialyte
IV fluids, NO FRUIT JUICE
Electrolytes, START with bland, soft food
4. Prevention of Acute Diarrhea
A community health nurse is teaching parents at a daycare center about
preventing gastrointestinal illnesses in children. Several parents express concern
because multiple children recently developed diarrhea after a shared meal. The
nurse emphasizes the importance of infection prevention strategies and proper
hygiene practices. Prevention of acute diarrhea includes proper handwashing and
safe food handling techniques.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Handwashing
Proper food handling
5. Cleft Lip and Palate Meaning
A newborn infant is diagnosed shortly after birth with a visible opening in the
upper lip extending toward the nose and an opening in the roof of the mouth.
The nurse explains to the parents that this condition developed during embryonic
, growth and is considered a congenital facial malformation. The nurse also
discusses common risk populations associated with the disorder. Cleft lip and
palate involve facial malformation during embryonic development and are more
commonly seen in Native American and Asian male infants.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Facial malformation during embryonic development
Native American/Asian Male
6. Cleft Lip and Palate Risk Factors
During a prenatal education session, a pregnant client asks the nurse about
factors that increase the risk of cleft lip and palate in infants. The nurse discusses
lifestyle and health conditions associated with abnormal fetal facial development.
The nurse emphasizes the importance of prenatal vitamins and healthy maternal
behaviors throughout pregnancy. Risk factors include smoking, gestational
diabetes, use of certain medications, and lack of folic acid during pregnancy.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Smoking
Gestational Diabetes
Use of certain meds
Lack of folic acid prenatal
7. Cleft Lip and Palate Interventions
A nurse is caring for an infant following surgical repair of a cleft palate. The
parents are anxious about feeding techniques and preventing injury to the
surgical site. The nurse demonstrates specialized feeding equipment and explains
the importance of maintaining the infant’s comfort and nutrition during recovery.
Nursing interventions include use of a Haberman feeder, promoting family
bonding, frequent burping, use of elbow restraints, application of petroleum jelly
to the operative site, and syringe or dropper feeding until healing occurs.
NSG 3600 PEDS EXAM 3
Gi, GU AND NEURO
LATEST UPDATE
AT GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
EXAM- QUESTIONS & (UPDATED)
ANSWERS
EXAM NAME: NSG 3600 PEDS Exam 3 – GI, GU and Neuro
PROGRAM: Nursing / Pediatric Nursing Program
COURSE NUMBER: (NSG 3600)
COURSE NAME: Nursing Practice – Children’s Health (NSG 3600)
NSG 3600
(Pediatric Nursing / Nursing Practice –
Children's Health)
,1. Acute Diarrhea Causes
A 2-year-old child is brought to the pediatric clinic after experiencing four days of
frequent watery stools, irritability, and poor appetite. The child recently
completed a course of antibiotics for an ear infection and attends daycare
regularly where several children were ill. The nurse reviews the possible etiologies
of acute diarrhea while assessing the child’s hydration status and nutritional
intake. The nurse recognizes that acute diarrhea in children may result from
rotavirus, dietary or food intolerance, infection, medications such as antibiotics,
and exposure to toxic substances.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Rotavirus
Diet/food
Infection
Medication - ANTIBIOTICS
Toxic substances
2. Priority Concerns With Acute Diarrhea
A mother reports that her 18-month-old toddler has had persistent diarrhea and
vomiting for the last 24 hours. Upon assessment, the nurse notes dry mucous
membranes, decreased tears when crying, poor skin turgor, and lethargy. The
healthcare provider explains that acute diarrhea can quickly lead to severe
complications in young children if not treated promptly. The nurse identifies
dehydration and electrolyte imbalance as the most serious concerns associated
with acute diarrhea.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Dehydration (look at skin turgor)
Electrolyte imbalance
,3. Interventions for Acute Diarrhea
A preschool child arrives at the emergency department with diarrhea, mild
dehydration, and decreased oral intake. The nurse develops a care plan focused
on restoring fluids and electrolytes while preventing worsening gastrointestinal
irritation. The nurse educates the parents about avoiding sugary fruit juices and
introducing bland foods once vomiting subsides. Appropriate nursing
interventions include administration of Pedialyte, IV fluids if necessary, electrolyte
replacement, and gradual introduction of bland soft foods.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Give Pedialyte
IV fluids, NO FRUIT JUICE
Electrolytes, START with bland, soft food
4. Prevention of Acute Diarrhea
A community health nurse is teaching parents at a daycare center about
preventing gastrointestinal illnesses in children. Several parents express concern
because multiple children recently developed diarrhea after a shared meal. The
nurse emphasizes the importance of infection prevention strategies and proper
hygiene practices. Prevention of acute diarrhea includes proper handwashing and
safe food handling techniques.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Handwashing
Proper food handling
5. Cleft Lip and Palate Meaning
A newborn infant is diagnosed shortly after birth with a visible opening in the
upper lip extending toward the nose and an opening in the roof of the mouth.
The nurse explains to the parents that this condition developed during embryonic
, growth and is considered a congenital facial malformation. The nurse also
discusses common risk populations associated with the disorder. Cleft lip and
palate involve facial malformation during embryonic development and are more
commonly seen in Native American and Asian male infants.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Facial malformation during embryonic development
Native American/Asian Male
6. Cleft Lip and Palate Risk Factors
During a prenatal education session, a pregnant client asks the nurse about
factors that increase the risk of cleft lip and palate in infants. The nurse discusses
lifestyle and health conditions associated with abnormal fetal facial development.
The nurse emphasizes the importance of prenatal vitamins and healthy maternal
behaviors throughout pregnancy. Risk factors include smoking, gestational
diabetes, use of certain medications, and lack of folic acid during pregnancy.
CORRECT-ANSWERS --
Smoking
Gestational Diabetes
Use of certain meds
Lack of folic acid prenatal
7. Cleft Lip and Palate Interventions
A nurse is caring for an infant following surgical repair of a cleft palate. The
parents are anxious about feeding techniques and preventing injury to the
surgical site. The nurse demonstrates specialized feeding equipment and explains
the importance of maintaining the infant’s comfort and nutrition during recovery.
Nursing interventions include use of a Haberman feeder, promoting family
bonding, frequent burping, use of elbow restraints, application of petroleum jelly
to the operative site, and syringe or dropper feeding until healing occurs.
