Child Health (Paediatrics) › Paediatric GI & Nutrition · 38 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 3 free to practise now.
Practise Intussusception for NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO and state nursing officer exams. Read the 3 sample questions below, tap Show answer and explanation to check yourself, then open the full topic practice.
Q1. When caring for a child who has had a nonsurgical hydrostatic reduction of an intussusception, which finding indicates that the procedure was successful in reducing the intussusception?
Cessation of abdominal pain
Absence of abdominal distention
Passage of normal stool
Presence of bowel sounds
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Answer: C. Passage of normal stool
Passage of normal stool beyond the point of intussusception is impossible. Once the intussusception is reduced the bowel is no longer obstructed so normal stool can pass. Bowel sounds, absence of distention, and cessation of abdominal pain are not specific indicators of reduction.
Q2. A 2-year-old child who has abdominal pain is diagnosed with intussusception. A hydrostatic reduction has been performed. Which finding should be reported immediately before surgery proceeds?
Passage of normal brown stool
Passage of currant jelly-like stools
Frequent nausea and vomiting
Palpable sausage-shaped abdominal mass
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Answer: A. Passage of normal brown stool
Passage of brown stool indicates resolution of the intussusception, so surgery may not be necessary. The other findings are part of the clinical presentation of this disorder. Focus: Prioritization.
Q3. A nurse is caring for a child with intussusception. What is an expected outcome for a goal to relieve acute pain from abdominal cramping? The child:
Is very still
Has a normal bowel movement
Has not vomited in 3 hours
Exhibits no manifestations of discomfort
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Answer: D. Exhibits no manifestations of discomfort
An expected patient outcome for a goal to reduce acute pain related to cramping is that the patient exhibits no manifestations of discomfort, such as crying or drawing the legs to the abdomen. Being very still may indicate either a pain state or a state of relaxation, and the nurse would need to assess the patient further. Having normal bowel movements and not vomiting are desired outcomes, but the goal here is to relieve the pain.
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Which exams do these Intussusception MCQs help with?
They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.
