Peds Dehydration Quiz: Mild, Moderate Or Severe?

1. True or False: Mild dehydration in children always requires IV fluid replacement.

True

False

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3. Which assessment finding best differentiates moderate from severe pediatric dehydration?

Presence of thirst

Altered mental status and weak pulses

Slightly decreased skin turgor

Mild tachycardia

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5. True or False: Capillary refill greater than 2 seconds is a sign of mild dehydration only.

True

False

6. Which electrolyte abnormality is most commonly associated with severe pediatric dehydration?

Hypokalemia

Hypernatremia

Hypocalcemia

Hypomagnesemia

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8. A 4-year-old with moderate dehydration has a urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr. What intervention is indicated?

Continue current oral intake

Restrict fluids to prevent overload

Increase IV or oral rehydration

Insert Foley catheter

9. Which of the following is an early sign of mild pediatric dehydration?

Hypotension and shock

Increased thirst and slightly dry mucous membranes

Severe tachycardia

Loss of consciousness

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11. A 3-year-old presents with slightly decreased skin turgor and mild thirst. What dehydration severity is this child most likely experiencing?

Mild dehydration

Moderate dehydration

Severe dehydration

No dehydration

12. A child with severe dehydration presents with poor skin turgor, sunken eyes, and weak pulses. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Administer oral fluids slowly

Establish IV access and begin rapid fluid resuscitation

Monitor vital signs only

Encourage increased oral intake

13. Which vital sign abnormality is most common in moderate pediatric dehydration?

Severe hypotension

Tachycardia and mild blood pressure decrease

Bradycardia

Normal vital signs

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15. A severely dehydrated child requires rapid IV rehydration. What is the typical fluid bolus dose?

5 mL/kg of isotonic solution

20 mL/kg of isotonic solution

50 mL/kg of hypotonic solution

100 mL/kg of hypertonic solution

16. Which finding indicates a child has progressed from mild to moderate dehydration?

Slightly increased thirst

Decreased skin turgor and reduced urine output

Mild tachycardia only

Normal heart rate and adequate perfusion

17. A 2-year-old with gastroenteritis has lost 8% of body weight. What is the primary nursing intervention?

Initiate NPO status immediately

Begin oral rehydration therapy with frequent small amounts

Insert IV line for rapid fluid bolus

Administer antidiarrheal medications

18. Which clinical finding is most specific for severe pediatric dehydration?

Dry mucous membranes

Sunken fontanelle

Delayed capillary refill greater than 2 seconds

Mild irritability

19. A child with severe dehydration typically exhibits which of the following signs?

Normal blood pressure and alert mental status

Weak or absent pulses and altered consciousness

Mild tachycardia and normal urine output

Slightly dry mucous membranes

20. Which percentage of body weight loss defines moderate dehydration in pediatric patients?

Less than 5%

5-10%

10-15%

Greater than 15%

Peds Dehydration Quiz: Mild, Moderate or Severe?

1. True or False: Mild dehydration in children always requires IV fluid replacement.

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2. In severe pediatric dehydration, IV fluid resuscitation should be completed within____minutes.

3. Which assessment finding best differentiates moderate from severe pediatric dehydration?

4. A child with moderate dehydration from diarrhea should receive oral rehydration solution containing____.

5. True or False: Capillary refill greater than 2 seconds is a sign of mild dehydration only.

6. Which electrolyte abnormality is most commonly associated with severe pediatric dehydration?

7. Severe pediatric dehydration is associated with poor skin turgor, weak or absent pulses, and____.

8. A 4-year-old with moderate dehydration has a urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr. What intervention is indicated?

9. Which of the following is an early sign of mild pediatric dehydration?

10. In pediatric dehydration assessment, the anterior fontanelle becomes sunken when fluid loss exceeds____.

11. A 3-year-old presents with slightly decreased skin turgor and mild thirst. What dehydration severity is this child most likely experiencing?

12. A child with severe dehydration presents with poor skin turgor, sunken eyes, and weak pulses. What is the most appropriate initial action?

13. Which vital sign abnormality is most common in moderate pediatric dehydration?

14. Mild pediatric dehydration is characterized by a body weight loss of approximately____.

15. A severely dehydrated child requires rapid IV rehydration. What is the typical fluid bolus dose?

16. Which finding indicates a child has progressed from mild to moderate dehydration?

17. A 2-year-old with gastroenteritis has lost 8% of body weight. What is the primary nursing intervention?

18. Which clinical finding is most specific for severe pediatric dehydration?

19. A child with severe dehydration typically exhibits which of the following signs?

20. Which percentage of body weight loss defines moderate dehydration in pediatric patients?