Pediatrics: Respiratory Bundle

The mother of an infant diagnosed with bronchiolitis asks the nurse what causes this disease. The nurse's response would be based on the knowledge that the majority of infections that cause bronchiolitis are a result of: a. Ribavirin b. Mycoplasma pneumoniae c. RSV d. hemophilus influenzae c...

1. An 8-year-old child with a history of cystic fibrosis has a chest that is larger than normal. This type of feature on a child is known as: 1. A concaved chest. 2. A barrel chest. 3. An asymmetrical chest. 4. All of the above are correct. correct answer ANS: 2 Feedback 1. The chest...

A child has had cold symptoms for more than 2 weeks, a headache, nasal congestion with purulent nasal drainage, facial tenderness, and a cough that increases during sleep. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are characteristic of which respiratory condition? a. Allergic rhinitis b. Bronchit...

How does the nurse interpret the laboratory analysis of a stool sample containing excessive amounts of azotorrhea and steatorrhea in a child with cystic fibrosis (CF)? The values indicate the child is 1. Not compliant with taking her vitamins. 2. Not compliant with taking her enzymes. 3. Eatin...

Besides dyspnea, what is the most common characteristic associated with pulmonary disease? a. Chest pain b. Digit clubbing c. Cough d. Hemoptysis correct answer ANS: C Pulmonary disease is associated with many signs and symptoms, and their specific characteristics often help in identifying the...