HEC II EXAM 3 EAQS 2026/2027 | HEALTHCARE STUDY GUIDE,
EXAM REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Which parameter would the nurse set as the respiratory pause on a cardiorespiratory monitor
for an infant who experiences infant apnea?
a) greater than 5 sec
b) greater than 10 sec
c) greater than 15 sec
d) greater than 20 sec - Correct answer ✔✔ greater than 15
Where in the respiratory system does gas exchange occur? - Correct answer ✔✔ alveoili
After experiencing the initial stages of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, which condition is the
greatest risk to survival for infants?
a) asthma
b) infection
c) myocardia infarction
d) acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - Correct answer ✔✔ infection
Which risk factor would the nurse include in a teaching session about tuberculosis in children?
(select all that apply)
a) malnutrition
b) chronic illness
c) close contact with intravenous drug users
d) immigration from areas with a high incidence of TB
e) urban, low-income living conditions - Correct answer ✔✔ all of them
,Which breath sound would the nurse expect to auscultate in a child with acute bronchitis?
(select all that apply)
a) fine moist crackles
b) expiratory wheezes
c) inspiratory wheezes
d) high-pitched rhonchi
e) coarse, moist crackles - Correct answer ✔✔ fine moist crackles
high-pitched rhonchi
coarse, moist crackles
What are cardinal signs and symptoms of epiglottis? - Correct answer ✔✔ drooling
dysphagia
dysphonia
distressed inspiratory efforts
What is the primary factor responsible for possible multiple clinical manifestations of cystic
fibrosis? - Correct answer ✔✔ mechanical obstruction cause by increased viscosity of mucous
gland secretions
Which diagnostic test would the nurse expect to be prescribed for an infant suspected of having
cystic fibrosis? (select all that apply)
a) sweat test
b) liver function tests
c) DNA testing for gene mutation
d) 72-hour fecal fat determination
e) immune-reactive trypsinogen assay - Correct answer ✔✔ all of them
, Which sign and/or symptom of croup would the nurse include in a teaching session for new
parents? (select all that apply)
a) agitation
b) sore throat
c) inspiratory stridor
d) harsh, metallic, barky cough
e) use of accessory muscles - Correct answer ✔✔ all of them
When monitoring blood gas levels, which percentage of oxygen would the nurse expect to be
delivered to the lungs during inspiration?
a) 16%
b) 21%
c) 35%
d) 50% - Correct answer ✔✔ 21%
A 4-year old patient is brought to the emergency department. The child has "froglike" croaking
sound on inspiration, is agitated and drooling, and insists on sitting upright. Which intervention
would the nurse perform for this patient?
a) having the patient lie down and rest quietly
b) examining the patient's oral pharynx and reporting it to the HCP
c) auscultating the patients lungs and preparing for placement in a mist tent
d) notifying HCP Immediately and preparing to assist with a tracheostomy or intubation -
Correct answer ✔✔ notifying HCP Immediately and preparing to assist with a tracheostomy or
intubation
Which information would the nurse include in a teaching session for parents about pediatric
differences in the respiratory system? (select all that apply)
a) infants are nose breathers
EXAM REVIEW & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Which parameter would the nurse set as the respiratory pause on a cardiorespiratory monitor
for an infant who experiences infant apnea?
a) greater than 5 sec
b) greater than 10 sec
c) greater than 15 sec
d) greater than 20 sec - Correct answer ✔✔ greater than 15
Where in the respiratory system does gas exchange occur? - Correct answer ✔✔ alveoili
After experiencing the initial stages of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, which condition is the
greatest risk to survival for infants?
a) asthma
b) infection
c) myocardia infarction
d) acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - Correct answer ✔✔ infection
Which risk factor would the nurse include in a teaching session about tuberculosis in children?
(select all that apply)
a) malnutrition
b) chronic illness
c) close contact with intravenous drug users
d) immigration from areas with a high incidence of TB
e) urban, low-income living conditions - Correct answer ✔✔ all of them
,Which breath sound would the nurse expect to auscultate in a child with acute bronchitis?
(select all that apply)
a) fine moist crackles
b) expiratory wheezes
c) inspiratory wheezes
d) high-pitched rhonchi
e) coarse, moist crackles - Correct answer ✔✔ fine moist crackles
high-pitched rhonchi
coarse, moist crackles
What are cardinal signs and symptoms of epiglottis? - Correct answer ✔✔ drooling
dysphagia
dysphonia
distressed inspiratory efforts
What is the primary factor responsible for possible multiple clinical manifestations of cystic
fibrosis? - Correct answer ✔✔ mechanical obstruction cause by increased viscosity of mucous
gland secretions
Which diagnostic test would the nurse expect to be prescribed for an infant suspected of having
cystic fibrosis? (select all that apply)
a) sweat test
b) liver function tests
c) DNA testing for gene mutation
d) 72-hour fecal fat determination
e) immune-reactive trypsinogen assay - Correct answer ✔✔ all of them
, Which sign and/or symptom of croup would the nurse include in a teaching session for new
parents? (select all that apply)
a) agitation
b) sore throat
c) inspiratory stridor
d) harsh, metallic, barky cough
e) use of accessory muscles - Correct answer ✔✔ all of them
When monitoring blood gas levels, which percentage of oxygen would the nurse expect to be
delivered to the lungs during inspiration?
a) 16%
b) 21%
c) 35%
d) 50% - Correct answer ✔✔ 21%
A 4-year old patient is brought to the emergency department. The child has "froglike" croaking
sound on inspiration, is agitated and drooling, and insists on sitting upright. Which intervention
would the nurse perform for this patient?
a) having the patient lie down and rest quietly
b) examining the patient's oral pharynx and reporting it to the HCP
c) auscultating the patients lungs and preparing for placement in a mist tent
d) notifying HCP Immediately and preparing to assist with a tracheostomy or intubation -
Correct answer ✔✔ notifying HCP Immediately and preparing to assist with a tracheostomy or
intubation
Which information would the nurse include in a teaching session for parents about pediatric
differences in the respiratory system? (select all that apply)
a) infants are nose breathers
