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What are the Highly recommended diagnostic tests for dehydration?
What are the Highly recommended diagnostic tests for dehydration?
- Potassium, hemoglobin, serum osmolarity, urinalysis
- Sodium, potassium, chloride, BUN (correct)
- Calcium, glucose, hemoglobin, urinalysis
- Urine sodium, urine osmolarity, glucose, BUN
Which of the following is a sign of significant dehydration?
Which of the following is a sign of significant dehydration?
- Moist mucosa
- Increased urine output
- High body weight
- Low blood pressure (correct)
What is the most common cause of hypovolemic shock in infants and children?
What is the most common cause of hypovolemic shock in infants and children?
- Burns
- Diabetes mellitus
- Fluid intake overload
- Fluid loss from vomiting or diarrhea (correct)
In hypernatremic dehydration, which is true regarding water and sodium loss?
In hypernatremic dehydration, which is true regarding water and sodium loss?
Which type of dehydration is characterized by sodium loss being greater than water loss?
Which type of dehydration is characterized by sodium loss being greater than water loss?
Mild dehydration is defined by a weight loss of less than __% of body weight.
Mild dehydration is defined by a weight loss of less than __% of body weight.
What is a clinical feature of severe dehydration?
What is a clinical feature of severe dehydration?
Which symptom is associated with hyponatremia?
Which symptom is associated with hyponatremia?
What is recommended to manage hyponatremia?
What is recommended to manage hyponatremia?
Which fluid should be used to supplement a breast-feeding child with a fluid deficit?
Which fluid should be used to supplement a breast-feeding child with a fluid deficit?
Which parameter is indicative of moderate dehydration?
Which parameter is indicative of moderate dehydration?
If a bottle-fed child experiences increased diarrhea when returning to their usual cow's milk formula, what should be done?
If a bottle-fed child experiences increased diarrhea when returning to their usual cow's milk formula, what should be done?
What is common in severe dehydration?
What is common in severe dehydration?
How long should a child be kept on a soy-based formula or lactose-free formula before switching back to regular cow's milk formula?
How long should a child be kept on a soy-based formula or lactose-free formula before switching back to regular cow's milk formula?
Which symptom indicates a more advanced stage of hyponatremia?
Which symptom indicates a more advanced stage of hyponatremia?
What should be done if a child is vomiting?
What should be done if a child is vomiting?
What is a sign of overhydration in a child?
What is a sign of overhydration in a child?
When should a parent call the doctor for a child with diarrhea or vomiting?
When should a parent call the doctor for a child with diarrhea or vomiting?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of dehydration on physical examination?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of dehydration on physical examination?
What is the most accurate indicator of fluid status in a hospitalized child?
What is the most accurate indicator of fluid status in a hospitalized child?
Which of the following is NOT a respiratory sign associated with dehydration or hypovolemia?
Which of the following is NOT a respiratory sign associated with dehydration or hypovolemia?
Which of the following cardiovascular signs is an early subtle sign of hypovolemia?
Which of the following cardiovascular signs is an early subtle sign of hypovolemia?
What information should be gathered regarding a child's fluid status?
What information should be gathered regarding a child's fluid status?
What is a sign of fluid overload as opposed to dehydration?
What is a sign of fluid overload as opposed to dehydration?
Which of the following is recommended for a bottle-fed child with vomiting and diarrhea?
Which of the following is recommended for a bottle-fed child with vomiting and diarrhea?
What is the recommended treatment for severe dehydration in a child with vomiting and diarrhea?
What is the recommended treatment for severe dehydration in a child with vomiting and diarrhea?
If a child with vomiting and diarrhea is unable to receive IV fluids after three attempts, what is the recommended alternative?
If a child with vomiting and diarrhea is unable to receive IV fluids after three attempts, what is the recommended alternative?
Which of the following conditions would warrant hospital admission for a child with vomiting and diarrhea?
Which of the following conditions would warrant hospital admission for a child with vomiting and diarrhea?
What is the recommended approach for correcting the fluid deficit in a child with severe dehydration?
What is the recommended approach for correcting the fluid deficit in a child with severe dehydration?
Which of the following would NOT be an indication for hospital admission in a child with vomiting and diarrhea?
Which of the following would NOT be an indication for hospital admission in a child with vomiting and diarrhea?
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