PEDIATRIC NURSING RESPIRATORY
QUESTION WITH VALIDATED ANSWERS
AND DISTINCTION GUARANTEED.
A nurse is reinforcing previous learning about cystic fibrosis and its
treatment with a 9-year-old child. What is the most suitable information for
a child of this age? - CorreCt Answers -Your mucus is thick because of the
way your mucous glands work."
The parents of a school-aged child with cystic fibrosis tell the nurse that
they have changed to generic pancreatic enzymes because of money issues.
An appropriate response by the nurse is: - CorreCt Answers -"Generic
enzymes are not as effective as the brand-name one. This is something you
need to discuss with your healthcare provider."
Which assessment finding(s) should the nurse expect when caring for a
child with cystic fibrosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Steatorrhea
B. Obesity
C. Foul-smelling stools
D. Delayed growth
E. Pulmonary congestion - CorreCt Answers -a, c, d, e (A, C, D, and E, are
all common assessment findings in the client with cystic fibrosis. Weight
loss, not weight gain, is associated with cystic fibrosis, B.)
, A 6-year-old child with acute spasmodic bronchitis who is receiving
humidified air removes the mask, and while bathing the child the nurse
notes increasing respiratory distress. What is the most appropriate nursing
intervention? - CorreCt Answers -Stopping the bath and replacing the mask
An adolescent is admitted to the hospital in respiratory distress, and the
health care provider orders oxygen at 40% by way of a Venturi mask. The
instructions for the Venturi mask indicate that delivery of 4 L/min equals
24% to 28% oxygen, delivery of 8 L/min equals 35% to 40% oxygen, and 12
L/min equals 50% to 60% oxygen. Mark where the ball of the flow meter
should be raised to deliver the percentage of oxygen ordered by the health
care provider. - CorreCt Answers -The ball of the oxygen flowmeter should
be set at 8 L/min to deliver 40% oxygen through the Venturi mask.
An 8-year-old child with a history of asthma is brought to the emergency
department because of respiratory distress. The nurse immediately places
the child in a bed with the head of the bed elevated and administers oxygen
by means of a facemask. The health care provider performs a physical
assessment, writes prescriptions, and admits the child to the pediatric unit.
Which instruction should the nurse carry out first? - CorreCt Answers -
Administer the nebulizer treatment.
A 3-year-old boy in respiratory distress is treated in the emergency
department. A diagnosis of acute spasmodic laryngitis (spasmodic croup) is
made. At the time of discharge, the mother asks how to handle another
attack at home. What should the nurse recommend? - CorreCt Answers -
Placing him near a cool-mist humidifier
A 30-month-old toddler is brought to the emergency department in acute
respiratory distress, and a diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (viral
croup) is made. What is the most important equipment for the nurse to
QUESTION WITH VALIDATED ANSWERS
AND DISTINCTION GUARANTEED.
A nurse is reinforcing previous learning about cystic fibrosis and its
treatment with a 9-year-old child. What is the most suitable information for
a child of this age? - CorreCt Answers -Your mucus is thick because of the
way your mucous glands work."
The parents of a school-aged child with cystic fibrosis tell the nurse that
they have changed to generic pancreatic enzymes because of money issues.
An appropriate response by the nurse is: - CorreCt Answers -"Generic
enzymes are not as effective as the brand-name one. This is something you
need to discuss with your healthcare provider."
Which assessment finding(s) should the nurse expect when caring for a
child with cystic fibrosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Steatorrhea
B. Obesity
C. Foul-smelling stools
D. Delayed growth
E. Pulmonary congestion - CorreCt Answers -a, c, d, e (A, C, D, and E, are
all common assessment findings in the client with cystic fibrosis. Weight
loss, not weight gain, is associated with cystic fibrosis, B.)
, A 6-year-old child with acute spasmodic bronchitis who is receiving
humidified air removes the mask, and while bathing the child the nurse
notes increasing respiratory distress. What is the most appropriate nursing
intervention? - CorreCt Answers -Stopping the bath and replacing the mask
An adolescent is admitted to the hospital in respiratory distress, and the
health care provider orders oxygen at 40% by way of a Venturi mask. The
instructions for the Venturi mask indicate that delivery of 4 L/min equals
24% to 28% oxygen, delivery of 8 L/min equals 35% to 40% oxygen, and 12
L/min equals 50% to 60% oxygen. Mark where the ball of the flow meter
should be raised to deliver the percentage of oxygen ordered by the health
care provider. - CorreCt Answers -The ball of the oxygen flowmeter should
be set at 8 L/min to deliver 40% oxygen through the Venturi mask.
An 8-year-old child with a history of asthma is brought to the emergency
department because of respiratory distress. The nurse immediately places
the child in a bed with the head of the bed elevated and administers oxygen
by means of a facemask. The health care provider performs a physical
assessment, writes prescriptions, and admits the child to the pediatric unit.
Which instruction should the nurse carry out first? - CorreCt Answers -
Administer the nebulizer treatment.
A 3-year-old boy in respiratory distress is treated in the emergency
department. A diagnosis of acute spasmodic laryngitis (spasmodic croup) is
made. At the time of discharge, the mother asks how to handle another
attack at home. What should the nurse recommend? - CorreCt Answers -
Placing him near a cool-mist humidifier
A 30-month-old toddler is brought to the emergency department in acute
respiratory distress, and a diagnosis of laryngotracheobronchitis (viral
croup) is made. What is the most important equipment for the nurse to
