Author Question: A neonate is born with rectal atresia. Which action is the priority for this patient? A. Assist ... (Read 49 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A neonate is born with rectal atresia. Which action is the priority for this patient?

A.
Assist with immediate intubation.
B.
Obtain informed consent for surgery.
C.
Place the child in protective isolation.
D.
Teach the parents colostomy care.

Question 2

The registered nurse is explaining to a nursing student that which of the following is the most common cause of gastric ulcers in children?

A.
Burn injury and other critical illness
B.
Infection with Helicobacter pylori
C.
Stress and living in poverty
D.
Use of tobacco and alcohol products

sierrahalpin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Rectal atresia is a complete obstruction of the rectum that prevents passage of stool. Immediate surgical correction is needed. The nurse places priority on obtaining informed consent. Intubation will be performed as part of the operative procedure. There is no need for protective isolation. The child may or may not need a colostomy, depending on the anatomical location of the defect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Infection with H. pylori is the most common cause of gastric ulcers in children. Secondary ulcers are often caused by burn injury (and other critical illnesses), stress, and use of irritants such as tobacco, alcohol, NSAIDs, bisphosphonates, and potassium supplements.