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azncindy619

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which type of tube is placed during a gastrostomy procedure?
 
  a. EGD
  b. PEG
  c. RBC
  d. PPD

Question 2

In the school-aged child, the most common cause for an abdominal surgical procedure is
 
  a. obstructive stomach lesion.
  b. bezoars.
  c. appendicitis.
  d. intussusception.


Edwyer

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Percutaneous placement of the gastrostomy tube (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy PEG) is commonly performed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Appendicitis, an acute inflammation of the appendix, is the most common cause for an abdominal surgical procedure in the school-aged child.


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azncindy619

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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2018
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