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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: Test Bank Chapter 40: Respiratory Dysfunction
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EXAM CODE: IHUMAN PNEUMONIA CHEST INFECTION
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CASE ANSWERS-101 dd




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:dd



1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. Term dddd




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Q2. Which statement best describes why children have fewer respiratory tract infections as th
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ey grow older?
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a. The amount of lymphoid tissue decreases.
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b. Repeated exposure to organisms causes increased immunity.
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c. Viral organisms are less prevalent in the population.
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d. Secondary infections rarely occur after viral illnesses
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[Verified Solution]: ANS: B Children have increased immunity after exposure to a virus. The amount
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of lymphoid tissue increases as children grow older. Viral organisms are not less prevalent, but older ch
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ildren have the ability to resist invading organisms. Secondary infections after viral illnesses include My
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coplasma pneumoniae and groups A and B streptococcal infections.
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Q3. A child has had cold symptoms for more than 2 weeks, a headache, nasal congestion with
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purulent nasal drainage, facial tenderness, and a cough that increases during sleep. The nurse
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recognizes that these symptoms are characteristic of which respiratory condition?
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a. Allergic rhinitis
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b. Bronchitis
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c. Asthma
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d. Sinusitis
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[Verified Solution]: ANS: D Sinusitis is characterized by signs and symptoms of a cold that do not im
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prove after 14 days, a low-
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grade fever, nasal congestion and purulent nasal discharge, headache, tenderness, a feeling of fullness o
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ver the affected sinuses, halitosis, and a cough that increases when the child is lying down. The classic
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symptoms of allergic rhinitis are watery rhinorrhea; itchy nose, eyes, ears, and palate; and sneezing. Sy
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, mptoms occur as long as the child is exposed to the allergen. Bronchitis is characterized by a gradual o
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nset of rhinitis and a cough that is initially nonproductive but may change to a loose cough. The manife
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stations of asthma may vary, with wheezing being a classic sign. The symptoms presented in the questi
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on do not suggest asthma
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Q4. Decongestant nose drops are recommended for a 10-month-
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old infant with an upper respiratory tract infection. Instructions for nose drops should include
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:
a. Avoiding use for more than 3 days.
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b. Keeping drops to use again for nasal congestion.
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c. Administering drops until nasal congestion subsides.
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d. Administering drops after feedings and at bedtime.
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[Verified Solution]: ANS: A Vasoconstrictive nose drops such as Neo-
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Synephrine should not be used for more than 3 days to avoid rebound congestion. Drops should be disc
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arded after one illness because they may become contaminated with bacteria. Vasoconstrictive nose drop
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s can have a rebound effect after 3 days of use. Drops administered before feedings are more helpful.
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Q5. When caring for an infant with an upper respiratory tract infection and elevated tempera
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ture, an appropriate nursing intervention is to:
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a. Give tepid water baths to reduce fever.
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b. Encourage food intake to maintain caloric needs.
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c. Have child wear heavy clothing to prevent chilling.
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d. Give small amounts of favorite fluids frequently to prevent dehydration.
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[Verified Solution]: ANS: D Preventing dehydration by small frequent feedings is an important interve
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ntion in the febrile child. Tepid water baths may induce shivering, which raises temperature. Food shoul
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d not be forced; it may result in the child vomiting. The febrile child should be dressed in light, loose c
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lothing




Q6. The parent of an infant with nasopharyngitis should be instructed to notify the health car
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e professional if the infant:
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a. Becomes fussy.
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c. Has a fever over 99 F.
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b. Has a cough.
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d. Shows signs of an earache.
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[Verified Solution]: ANS: D If an infant with nasopharyngitis has a fever over 101 F, there is early ev
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idence of respiratory complications. Irritability and a slight fever are common in an infant with a viral il
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lness. Cough can be a sign of nasopharyngitis
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Q7. It is generally recommended that a child with acute streptococcal pharyngitis can return t
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o school:
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a. When the sore throat is better.
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