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Pyloric Stenosis MCQs with Answers

Child Health (Paediatrics) › Paediatric GI & Nutrition · 60 questions on this topic in NurseRank, 6 free to practise now.

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Sample Pyloric Stenosis questions

Q1. Kernig's and Brudzinski signs are features of:

  1. Meningitis
  2. Pyloric stenosis
  3. Bronchial asthma
  4. Typhoid
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Answer: A. Meningitis

Kernigs and Brudzinski’s sign are classic diagnostic feature of meningitis.

Q2. Which is a complication of long-term parenteral nutrition in short bowel syndrome?

  1. Liver disease
  2. Pyloric stenosis
  3. Intussusception
  4. Hypertension
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Answer: A. Liver disease

SBS complications – fluid and electrolyte loss, sepsis, PN-induced liver disease, gallbladder disease, skin breakdown, oral aversion.

Q3. After surgery to correct pyloric stenosis, the nurse instructs the parents about the postoperative feeding schedule for their infant. The parents exhibit understanding of these instructions when they state that they can start feeding the child within which of these time frames?

  1. 12 hours
  2. 6 hours
  3. 8 hours
  4. 10 hours
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Answer: B. 6 hours

Clear liquids containing glucose and electrolytes are usually prescribed 4 to 6 hours after surgery. If significant vomiting does not occur, formula or breast milk then can be gradually substituted for clear liquids until the infant is taking normal feedings.

Q4. A newborn admitted with pyloric stenosis is lethargic and has poor skin turgor. The primary care provider has prescribed IV fluids of dextrose water with sodium and potassium. The baby's admission potassium level is 3.4 mEq/L (3.4 mmol/L). The nurse would:

  1. Notify the primary care provider
  2. Administer the prescribed fluids
  3. Verify that the infant has urinated
  4. Have the potassium level redrawn
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Answer: C. Verify that the infant has urinated

Normal serum potassium levels are 3.5 to 4.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 4.5 mmol/L). Elevated potassium levels can cause life threatening cardiac arrhythmias. The nurse must verify that the patient has the ability to clear potassium through urination before administering the drug. Infants with pyloric stenosis frequently have low potassium levels due to vomiting. A level of 3.4 mEq/L (3.4 mmol/L) is not unexpected and should be corrected with the prescribed fluids. The lab value does not need to be redrawn as the findings are consistent with the infant's condition.

Q5. A 9-month-old has sudden episodes of severe abdominal pain, drawing up the knees, and currant jelly stools. What is suspected?

  1. Celiac disease
  2. Appendicitis
  3. Pyloric stenosis
  4. Intussusception
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Answer: D. Intussusception

Telescoping of the bowel causes colicky pain and currant jelly stools.

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They are useful for AIIMS NORCET, RRB, ESIC, CHO, DSSSB and state staff nurse or nursing officer exams, and for NCLEX-style practice.

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