NURS 341 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH FULL RATIONALES | INSTANT
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anatomical/structural differences of the pediatric airwar - correct answer -air diameter is
smaller and narrow
peds have higher airway resistance
closer to connecting structures
ribs are mroe pliable
have shorter eustachian tubes
have fewer alveoli
babies are mroe nose breathers
physiological differences in pediatric airway - correct answer -greater o2 need
immunologic immaturity: toddler and preschool ages have high rate of infection; < 3 months
still has maternal antibodies; 3-6 infenction increases; INCREASED IMMUNITY WITH AGE
cystic fibrosis diagnostics - correct answer -sweat-chloride test
dna testing
,stool analysis
tonsillectomy?
clinical manifestations of epliglottis - correct answer -ADD AIR NURSE
abnormal position (tripod)
dyphsagial and drooling.
difficulty speaking/muffled
anxious restless behavior
increased temperature (high fever)
rapid onset
nasal flaring
use of accessory muscles
retractions
stridor (inspiratory)
enlarged epiglottis
epiglottis nursing management - correct answer -protect airway
avoid invasive procedures- NO THROAT CX
emergency airway supplies for intubation at bedside
, humidified o2
cont pulse ox
corticosteroids
abx therapy: start with IV then transition to PO
asthma clinical manifestation - correct answer -chest tightness
dyspnea
cough
audible wheezing
coarse lung sounds
mucous production
restlessness
use of accessory muscles
inaudible breath sounds of crackles SEVERE OBSTRUCTION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH FULL RATIONALES | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
anatomical/structural differences of the pediatric airwar - correct answer -air diameter is
smaller and narrow
peds have higher airway resistance
closer to connecting structures
ribs are mroe pliable
have shorter eustachian tubes
have fewer alveoli
babies are mroe nose breathers
physiological differences in pediatric airway - correct answer -greater o2 need
immunologic immaturity: toddler and preschool ages have high rate of infection; < 3 months
still has maternal antibodies; 3-6 infenction increases; INCREASED IMMUNITY WITH AGE
cystic fibrosis diagnostics - correct answer -sweat-chloride test
dna testing
,stool analysis
tonsillectomy?
clinical manifestations of epliglottis - correct answer -ADD AIR NURSE
abnormal position (tripod)
dyphsagial and drooling.
difficulty speaking/muffled
anxious restless behavior
increased temperature (high fever)
rapid onset
nasal flaring
use of accessory muscles
retractions
stridor (inspiratory)
enlarged epiglottis
epiglottis nursing management - correct answer -protect airway
avoid invasive procedures- NO THROAT CX
emergency airway supplies for intubation at bedside
, humidified o2
cont pulse ox
corticosteroids
abx therapy: start with IV then transition to PO
asthma clinical manifestation - correct answer -chest tightness
dyspnea
cough
audible wheezing
coarse lung sounds
mucous production
restlessness
use of accessory muscles
inaudible breath sounds of crackles SEVERE OBSTRUCTION
