10 Questions
What should be done if a child is breast-feeding and able to nurse?
Continue breast-feeding for maintenance requirements and supplement with Pedialyte
How should the maintenance fluids be adjusted if there are ongoing fluid losses?
Increase the amount of maintenance fluids
What should be done if a bottle-fed child experiences a marked increase in diarrhea upon returning to their usual cow's milk formula?
Switch to a soy-based formula or lactose-free formula
What is the suggested approach if a child is vomiting?
Give fluids in small amounts, one sip at a time
How should daily maintenance fluids be adjusted based on body temperature above 37.5°C?
Increase by 12% for every degree Celsius above 37.5°C
What should a parent do if they observe no urine output in their child?
Call the doctor immediately
What are signs of overhydration in a child receiving IV fluids?
Jugular vein distention and periorbital swelling
What monitoring should be done for a child receiving IV fluids?
Hourly monitoring of IV rate and site of infusion
When should a parent call the doctor concerning their child's hydration status?
If there is no improvement seen in the child’s hydration status
What is the recommended approach if a child has tachypnea and dyspnea?
Seek immediate medical attention
This quiz covers various methods and symptoms used to assess dehydration in individuals, including regulatory mechanisms, thirst mechanisms, and increased water needs. Topics also include conditions such as diabetes insipidus, shock, renal failure, and head trauma that can lead to dehydration.
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