Search Results 'hcal exam 3 toddler reviewer with correct answers.PUD 10. A nurse has admitted a child to the hospital with a diagnosis of rule out peptic ulcer disease. Which test will the nurse expect to be ordered to confirm the diagnosis of a peptic ulcer? a. A 24-hour dietary history b. A positive Hematest result on a stool sample c. A fiberoptic upper endoscopy d. An abdominal ultrasound ANS: C Endoscopy provides direct visualization of the stomach lining and confirms the diagnosis of peptic ulcer. Dietary history may yield information suggestive of a peptic ulcer, but the diagnosis is confirmed through endoscopy. Blood in the stool indicates a gastrointestinal abnormality, but it does not conclusively confirm a diagnosis of peptic ulcer. An abdominal ultrasound is used to rule out other gastrointestinal alterations such as gallstones, tumor, or mechanical obstruction. What should the nurse teach a school-age child and his parents about the management of ulcer disease? a. Eat a bland, low-fiber diet in small frequent meals. b. Eat three balanced meals a day with no snacking between meals. c. The child needs to eat alone to avoid stress. d. Do not give antacids 1 hour before or after antiulcer medications. ANS: D Antacids can interfere with antiulcer medication if given less than 1 hour before or after antiulcer medications. A bland diet is not indicated for ulcer disease. The diet should be a regular diet that is low in caffeine, and the child should eat a meal or snack every 2 to 3 hours. Eating alone is not indicated. Which interventions should a nurse implement when caring for a child with hepatitis? Select all that apply. a. Provide a well-balanced low-fat diet. b. Schedule play time in the playroom with other children. c. Teach parents not to administer any over-the-counter medications. d. Arrange for home schooling as the child will not be able to return to school. e. Instruct parents on the importance of good hand washing. ANS: A, C, E The child with hepatitis should be placed on a well-balanced low-fat diet. Parents should be taught to not give over-the-counter medications because of impaired liver function. Hand hygiene is the most important preventive measure for the spread of hepatitis. The child will be in contact isolation in the hospital so play time with other hospitalized children is not scheduled. The child will be on contact isolation for at least 1 week after the onset of jaundice, but after that period, will be allowed to return to school. What is the primary purpose of a transitional object? a. It helps the parents deal with the guilt they feel when they leave the child. b. It keeps the child quiet at bedtime. c. It is effective in decreasing anxiety in the toddler. d. It decreases negativism and tantrums in the toddler. ANS: C Decreasing anxiety, particularly separation anxiety, is the function of a transitional object'