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Chapter 18 Respiratory
Chapter 18 Respiratory
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An infant suffers a near-drowning incident and is hospitalized. Which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
RAD
ARDS
BPD
RDS
2
The nurse educated the parent of an infant with RSV on appropriate intvns. Which indicates a need for further teaching?
"I may need to suction my baby's airway to decrease his work of breathing."
"My baby will receive a Synagis injection to improve his RSV symptoms."
"I should keep my baby home from daycare for about a week."
"I may need to use a humidifer and nebulizer to help my baby breathe."
3
The nurse is assessing a child's O2 sat using a pulse ox. Which factors could result in an error in obtaining a reading?
Skin breakdown
Adequate perfusion
Non-secure connection
Motion artifact
Ambient light interference
4
Lower airway disorders manifest differently in infants than in older children. Which are considered signs in infants?
Coughing
Nasal flaring
Wheezing
Irritability
Grunting
Retractions
5
A school nurse instructs a child on the use of a peak flow meter. Which instruction would she include?
"Blow out as hard and fast as possible over 1-2 seconds."
"After three attempts, I will record the average."
"Gently close your lips over the mouthpiece."
"Sit up straight and take a deep breath."
6
Which manifestations are most commonly associated with cystic fibrosis in children?
Sweet taste to the skin
Barrel chest and clubbing of fingers/toes
Electrolyte balance
Greasy, foul-smelling stools
Chronic wet cough with adventitious breath sounds
Poor weight gain & FTT
