NR 602 Final Exam with Latest Questions and Answers

NR 602 Final Exam with Latest Questions and Answers The parent of an infant asks about using a probiotic medication. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner 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 probiotics 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 nurse practitioner consider next to manage this child's nutritional needs? A. Consultation with a dietician B. Fiberoptic endoscopy evaluation C. Magnetic resonance imaging D. Video fluoroscopy swallowing study ANSWER D. Video fluoroscopy swallowing study A toddler is seen in the clinic after a 2 day history of intermittent vomiting and diarrhea. An assessment reveals an irritable child with dry mucous membranes, 3 second capillary refill, 2 second recoil of skin, mild tachycardia and tachypnea, and cool hands and feet. The child has had two wet diapers in the past 24 hours. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend? A. Antidiarrheal medication and clear fluids for 24 hours B. Bolus of IV normal saline in the clinic until improvement C. Hospital admission for IV rehydration and oral fluids D. Oral rehydration solution with follow-up in 24 hours ANSWER D. Oral rehydration solution with follow-up in 24 hours