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Exemplars 4.1 & 4.5: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Pyloric Stenosis

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NCLEX Nursing (Pediatrics) Quiz on Exemplars 4.1 & 4.5: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Pyloric Stenosis, created by Olivia McRitchie on 10/04/2018.
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Question 1

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Which of the following does not RESULT IN gastroesophageal reflux?
Answer
  • Transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
  • An incompetent lower esophageal sphincter.
  • Increased pressure within the stomach.
  • Increased gastric contents.

Question 2

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Select the factors that CONTRIBUTE to gastrointestinal reflux.
Answer
  • Increased gastric volume, such as after meals.
  • Positioning that allows gastric content to remain close to the gastroesophageal junction, such as bending over and lying down.
  • Increased gastric pressure, such as obesity and wearing tight clothes.
  • Excessive alcohol consumption and smoking
  • Pregnancy

Question 3

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What are the RISK FACTORS for GERD?
Answer
  • Obesity
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Smoking
  • Hiatial hernia
  • Pregnancy
  • Wearing tight clothing

Question 4

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Parents of a child asks you why they should treat their child's gastrointestinal reflux. Select the BEST teaching to give to these parents.
Answer
  • "Prolonged exposure to gastric contents can cause something cause esophagitis, which can cause red, easily torn tissue; ulcers; and eventually, permanent restriction of the esophagus."
  • "If you don't treat the gastrointestinal reflux, your child will have lifelong digestive issues."
  • "If you don't treat the gastrointestinal reflux, your child will be in constant pain when eating, which may lead to disordered eating patterns and nutritional issues in the future."
  • "If you don't treat the gastrointestinal reflux, your child has a high chance of getting esophageal cancer."

Question 5

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Esophageal peristalsis and bicarbonate in salivary secretion normally clear and neutralize gastric juices in the esophagus.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 6

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In patients with impaired esophageal peristalsis or decreased salivation, the esophageal mucosa is damaged during sleep.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 7

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You have delivered teaching to parents of a 6-year-old with gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements shows that MORE teaching is needed?
Answer
  • "We should give our child smaller and more frequent meals. This may require talking to his teacher about letting him have an additional snack during class."
  • "We will be sure to use the list of non-acidic foods that you gave us when we're feeding our child."
  • "It shouldn't be a problem that we give our child a healthy snack before bedtime. It's part of his bedtime routine."
  • "We should be careful to keep our child's weight down."

Question 8

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You have delivered teaching to a 14-year-old having issues with gastrointestinal reflux. Which of the following statements shows that MORE teaching is needed?
Answer
  • "I should probably stop drinking my daily cup of coffee, and avoid orange juice if at all possible."
  • "I usually go to bed between 11 and midnight. I should avoid eating right before that."
  • "I need to be careful what dresses I wear, but I can still wear my skinny jeans, although I'm not too pleased by my 'muffin top'."
  • "I should avoid smoking with my friends or stealing my parents' alcohol."
  • "I should probably loose a bit of weight since I'm currently obese."

Question 9

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Which of the following meals would you approve for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux?
Answer
  • A breakfast of apple juice, eggs, toast, and bacon.
  • A breakfast of tea and cereal with whole-fat milk.
  • A lunch of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with whole-fat milk.
  • A dinner of spaghetti with garlic bread and a glass of water on the side.

Question 10

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Which of the following is NOT common manifestations of gastrointestinal reflux in infants and children?
Answer
  • Coughing
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Asthma symptoms
  • Back arching
  • Periods of apnea
  • Frequent upper respiratory infections.

Question 11

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What would make infants more likely to have issues with gastrointestinal reflux?
Answer
  • The lower esophageal sphincter is often immature.
  • Infants are often over-fed.
  • They aren't more likely to have issues with gastrointestinal reflux.
  • They have less stomach emptying.

Question 12

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What teaching about feeding can you give to the parents of an infant with issues with gastroesophageal reflux?
Answer
  • "Try burping your baby after every 1-2 ounces of milk."
  • "Test your baby for allergies to cow's milk before giving it to him for the first time."
  • "If you're worried that your baby is choking on your breast milk too much, there are pre-thickened formulas available.
  • "Keep your baby upright for a maximum of 30 minutes after feeding."
  • "It should be okay to lay your baby back in his crib if you need to get up and feed him in the middle of the night."

Question 13

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You have delivered teaching to the parents of a child newly diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. Which of the following statements shows that teaching has been received?
Answer
  • "Something called the pyloric orifice has thickened from inflammation and swelling due to genetics."
  • "This disorder was probably caused by the antibiotic therapy I received in my last trimester of pregnancy."
  • "This disorder is almost exclusive to males."
  • "The obstruction between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is caused by inflammation and swelling in the pyloric orifice. The cause is unknown."

Question 14

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When do infants usually begin to show signs of having pyloric stenosis?
Answer
  • Immediately after birth
  • 3-6 weeks after birth
  • 3-6 months after birth
  • 12 months or more after birth

Question 15

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Which of the following is not an early clinical manifestation of pyloric stenosis?
Answer
  • Vomiting within 30 minutes of a normal feed
  • Projectile vomiting that sometimes contains blood
  • Persistent hunger
  • Visible peristalsis across the infant's abdomen

Question 16

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You have been asked to explain what a pyloromyotomy is to parents that you are obtaining informed consent from. What is the MOST ACCURATE teaching to deliver?
Answer
  • "A pyloromyotomy is a risky, but necessary, surgery needed to reverse your baby's pyloric stenosis. We will make a small incision and split the pyloric muscle so food and fluid can get through."
  • "A pyloromyotomy is a procedure in which we will make a small incision and split the pyloric muscle to allow passage of food and fluid. As with any surgery, it has its risks, which I am willing to discuss with you."
  • "A pyloromyotomy is a procedure in which we will make a small incision and split the pyloric muscle to allow passage of food and fluid. It is relatively free of risks."
  • "This surgery is needed to reverse your baby's pyloric stenosis."

Question 17

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Which of the following is a nursing consideration to consider when caring for an infant about to undergo a pyloromyotomy?
Answer
  • Fluid and electrolyte balance must be restored prior to surgery.
  • If the parents will not consent to the surgery, CPS will need to be called.
  • An NG tube should be inserted prior to the procedure.
  • The child should be given a laxative prior to the surgery to "flush out" the GI tract.

Question 18

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What findings would you expect when assessing a child with pyloric stenosis?
Answer
  • Presence of visible peristaltic waves.
  • Hyperactive bowel sounds upon auscultation.
  • Olive-shaped mass in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen upon palpation.
  • Hypoactive bowel sounds upon auscultation.
  • Olive-shaped pass in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen upon palpation.

Question 19

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Which of the following assessment findings would make you concerned that an infant may be dehydrated?
Answer
  • Skin recoils when pinched.
  • Anterior fontanelle is not depressed.
  • Nostrils are dry.
  • Infant has 3-6 wet diapers weighing between 20 and 30 g daily.
  • Urine specific gravity is 1.012

Question 20

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You are assessing electrolyte balance in a child currently hospitalized due to possible pyloric stenosis. Which of the following lab values would make you want to call the physician?
Answer
  • Chloride is 101 mEq/L
  • Sodium is 138 mEq/L
  • Potassium is 3.2 mEq/L
  • pH is 7.40

Question 21

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Select the interventions that a nurse can enact to meet fluid and electrolyte needs in a child with pyloric stenosis.
Answer
  • Keep infant NPO
  • Educate the parents about NPO status.
  • Assess running IV line hourly as part of purposeful rounding.
  • Aspirate and measure gastric contents prior to feeding via NG tube.
  • Ask the parents to call nursing personnel to change their child's diaper rather than changing it themselves.
  • Monitor weight daily.

Question 22

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Current evidence shows that oral feedings can resume immediately after undergoing a pyloromyotomy.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 23

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Which of the following is NOT an effective intervention to promote rest and comfort in an infant pre-op for a pyloromyotomy?
Answer
  • Keep the infant swaddled.
  • Encourage the parents to hold and cuddle their baby.
  • Provide a pacifier.
  • Instruct the parents to slide the diaper gently under the buttocks rather than lifting the legs when diapering their baby.

Question 24

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When changing the diaper of an infant post-op of a pyloromyotomy, it is best to lift the legs and slide the diaper under.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 25

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Select the correct instruction to give the parents of a baby being discharged following a pyloromyotomy.
Answer
  • Inform the parents that vomiting may still occur after surgery, and to feed the infant again when he/she is interested.
  • Instruct the breastfeeding mother to temporarily pump and use bottles so the infant can be burped after every 1-2 ounces.
  • Teach the parents to hold the infant upright for 30 minutes after feeding.
  • Advise the parents to wait a full hour after feedings to play with or rock their baby.
  • Inform the parents that it is normal for the bandages or strips to fall off on their own.
  • Tell the parents to only give their child sponge baths until the wound has healed.
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