NR602 Exam with Questions and Answers

NR602 Exam with Questions and Answers The parent of an infant experiencing colic asks about using a probiotic medication. What will the primary care pediatric NP tell this parent? A. Probiotic medications have demonstrated efficacy in treating colic. B. Probiotics are not safe to use to treat infants who have colic. C. There are no studies showing usefulness of probiotic to manage colic. D. There is no conclusive evidence about using probiotics to treat colic. ANSWER D. There is no conclusive evidence about using probiotics to treat colic. A toddler who was born prematurely refuses most solid foods and has poor weight gain. A barium swallow study reveals a normal esophagus. What will the primary care pediatric NP consider the next to manage this child's nutritional needs? A. consultation with dietician B. Fiberoptic endoscopy evaluation. C. MRI D. Videofluroscopy swallowing study (VOSS) ANSWER D. Videofluroscopy swallowing study (VOSS) A toddler is seen in clinic after a 2-day hx of intermittent V/D. An assessment reveals an irritable child with dry mucous membranes, 3-second cap refill. 2-second recoil of skin, mild tachycardia and tachypnea, and cool hands and feet. The child has had 2 wet diapers in the past 24 hours. What will the primary care pediatric NP recommend? A. anti-diarrheal medication & clear fluids for 24H B. Bolus of IV NS in the clinic until improvement C. Hospital admission for IV rehydration & oral fluids