PEDS NR328 EXAM 2026 UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ARLEADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW VISION)
CM of asthma - ans-ecurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of
breath, chest tightness, and cough
symptoms may be worse at night or during exercise
Acute epiglottitis is considered a ___________ because it can cause total
airway obstruction - ans-medical emergency
________ is best heard in the area of the larynx and trachea upon
auscultation - ans-stridor
CM of Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) - ans-low-grade fever
barky, brassy cough
inspiratory stridor
respiratory distress, which may include retractions, nasal flaring,
and tachypnea
management of Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis - ans-Cool mist
humidifier, mask, vaporizer
For moderate to severe cases, nebulized racemic epinephrine is
administered as quickly as possible.
Corticosteroids may be used to reduce edema early in treatment.
CM of Acute Epiglottitis - ans-high fever
sore throat
drooling
,open mouth breathing
irritability
restlessness
cherry-red, edematous epiglottis
management of acute epiglottis - ans-For less severe distress, mask
or blow-by humidified oxygen is administered as needed.
For severe respiratory distress, children are intubated.
intravenous antibiotic
NPO
Most cases of acute epiglottitis can be prevented by the _________ vaccine
- ans-Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib)
how to confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis - ans-sweat chloride test
newborn screening test
testing for the CFTR mutation
Which systems are affected by cystic fibrosis? - ans-Gastrointestinal
system
Reproductive system
Endocrine system
Integumentary system
Respiratory system
provider orders for cystic fibrosis - ans-ADEK vitamins 1 tab twice
daily
High-calorie, high-protein diet with snacks three times a day
Manual chest physical therapy four times daily
Sputum culture and sensitivity
, airway clearance therapy for CF should be done...... - ans-before a meal
or at least two hours after a meal, in the morning or at bedtime
CM of pneumonia - ans-Diminished breath sounds
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
Thick, green sputum
CM of pneumothorax - ans-Diminished breath sounds
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
After birth, which structures in the newborn heart need to close to allow
for normal blood circulation and make the lungs become fully operational?
- ans-Forumen Ovale
Ductus arteriosus
Indicators of cardiac dysfunction - ans-Poor feeding
Tachypnea
Failure to thrive, poor weight gain, or activity intolerance
Developmental delays
Prenatal risk factors, including substance abuse, diabetes, and
maternal infection
Family history of cardiac disease
For infants and children, auscultate the apical pulse at the ____ intercostal
space with the stethoscope for a full minute. - ans-4th
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ARLEADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW VISION)
CM of asthma - ans-ecurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of
breath, chest tightness, and cough
symptoms may be worse at night or during exercise
Acute epiglottitis is considered a ___________ because it can cause total
airway obstruction - ans-medical emergency
________ is best heard in the area of the larynx and trachea upon
auscultation - ans-stridor
CM of Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) - ans-low-grade fever
barky, brassy cough
inspiratory stridor
respiratory distress, which may include retractions, nasal flaring,
and tachypnea
management of Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis - ans-Cool mist
humidifier, mask, vaporizer
For moderate to severe cases, nebulized racemic epinephrine is
administered as quickly as possible.
Corticosteroids may be used to reduce edema early in treatment.
CM of Acute Epiglottitis - ans-high fever
sore throat
drooling
,open mouth breathing
irritability
restlessness
cherry-red, edematous epiglottis
management of acute epiglottis - ans-For less severe distress, mask
or blow-by humidified oxygen is administered as needed.
For severe respiratory distress, children are intubated.
intravenous antibiotic
NPO
Most cases of acute epiglottitis can be prevented by the _________ vaccine
- ans-Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib)
how to confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis - ans-sweat chloride test
newborn screening test
testing for the CFTR mutation
Which systems are affected by cystic fibrosis? - ans-Gastrointestinal
system
Reproductive system
Endocrine system
Integumentary system
Respiratory system
provider orders for cystic fibrosis - ans-ADEK vitamins 1 tab twice
daily
High-calorie, high-protein diet with snacks three times a day
Manual chest physical therapy four times daily
Sputum culture and sensitivity
, airway clearance therapy for CF should be done...... - ans-before a meal
or at least two hours after a meal, in the morning or at bedtime
CM of pneumonia - ans-Diminished breath sounds
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
Thick, green sputum
CM of pneumothorax - ans-Diminished breath sounds
Hypoxia
Tachypnea
After birth, which structures in the newborn heart need to close to allow
for normal blood circulation and make the lungs become fully operational?
- ans-Forumen Ovale
Ductus arteriosus
Indicators of cardiac dysfunction - ans-Poor feeding
Tachypnea
Failure to thrive, poor weight gain, or activity intolerance
Developmental delays
Prenatal risk factors, including substance abuse, diabetes, and
maternal infection
Family history of cardiac disease
For infants and children, auscultate the apical pulse at the ____ intercostal
space with the stethoscope for a full minute. - ans-4th
