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CPNStudyGuideExamQuestions1-100with100% CorrectAnswers. A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. - Correct Answer C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric py...

N Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 A with NGN A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is taking captopril. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? Obtain the client's blood pressure before the nurse administers medication. The nurse can delegate obtaining blood pressure before and after medication administration because this task is within the range of function for an AP. Initiate a referral with a dietitian for the cl...

CPN Study Questions 1-100 with complete solutions 2024 A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. - ANSWER-C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric pylorus and...

When does malrotation occur? - at about the 10th week of gestation What is a malrotation? - a congenital abnormality that occurs during the embryonic phase of development when the midgut retracts into the abdominal cavity. The midgut rotates counterclockwise When do infants typically become symptomatic with a malrotation? - at 3 weeks of life What is the classic sign of a malrotation? - bilious vomitting How is a malrotation diagnosed? - upper GI study What are some radiologic findings tha...

HERZING UNIVERSITY NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN VATI EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS A nurse is caring for a toiler who is 24hr postoperative following a cleft palate repair. WHich of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Administer opioids for pain A nurse is assessing a 10-day-old client. Which of the following should the nurse understand is a clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis? - correct answer Projectile vomiting after feedings Pyloric stenosis...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse is giving preop instructions to a 14 yr old scheduled to correct a spinal curvature. Which statement best demonstrates that learning has taken place? - ANSWER : I understand I will be in a body cast and I will show you hoy you taught me to turn To take the vital signs of a 4 month old child which order will give the most accurate results? - ANSWER : Respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal temperature AN otoscope exam...

OB/Peds Final exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse caring for an 18-month-old infant with Meckel diverticulum knows that the most common clinical manifestation of this condition is: - CORRECT ANSWER - Painless rectal bleeding In caring for an infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis the nurse would anticipate which intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER - prepare the infant for surgery

A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. - C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric pylorus and the small intestine, caused by hypertrophy and hyperplasia of th...

What are the early findings of DDH (developmental dysplasia of the hip)? - Answer-Early findings include those found between 2 and 3 months of age ("loose phase"). They include: - +Ortolani and Barlow - unequal gluteal and upper thigh folds How is DDH (developmental dysplasia of the hip) treated? - Answer-If DDH is caught at birth then the patient simply gets a hip cast (referral required). Subluxation can correct by two weeks of age. If a "click" is heard then re-evaluate in two we...

Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Latest Update 2023/2024 (All New Questions Included) Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Mother of a preschool-aged child calls school RN to report her child was bitten by a tick while on a school outing last wk. Mother tells RN she removed tick & flushed it down toilet. What action should school RN take? Schedule test for Lyme disease if rash appears. Dr. prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for school-aged child diagnosed with tonic-clonic epileps...