Author Question: What is an expected outcome for a 1-month-old infant with biliary atresia? a. Correction of the ... (Read 59 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

What is an expected outcome for a 1-month-old infant with biliary atresia?

a. Correction of the defect with the Kasai pro-cedure
b. Adequate nutrition and age-appropriate growth and development
c. Increased blood pressure and adherence to a salt-free diet
d. Adequate protein intake

Question 2

What is the most important action to prevent the spread of gastroenteritis in a daycare setting?

a. Administering prophylactic medications to children and staff
b. Frequent hand washing
c. Having parents bring food from home
d. Directing the staff to wear gloves at all times

Loise Hard · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Adequate nutrition, preventing skin breakdown, adequate growth and development, and family education and support are expected outcomes in an infant with biliary atresia. The goal of the Kasai procedure is to allow for adequate growth until a transplant can be done. It is not a curative procedure. Although blood pressure typically is elevated, a modified salt diet is appropriate. Protein intake may need to be restricted to avoid hepatic encephalopathy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Hand washing is the most the important measure to prevent the spread of infectious diarrhea. Prophylactic medications are not helpful in preventing gastroenteritis. Bringing food from home will not prevent the spread of infectious diarrhea. Gloves should be worn when changing diapers, soiled clothing, or linens. They do not need to be worn for interactions that do not involve contact with secretions.