NRSG 329 RESP Module Questions With Complete Solutions
key pediatric differences in resp system correct answer: -smaller and fewer alveoli -obligatory nose breather (infant) -less developed intercostal muscles -brief periods of apnea common (newborn) -fast and irregular RR -smaller lower airways -flexible larynx -compliant chest wall + weak respiratory musculature -abdominal breather until 5-6 -smaller lung size -trachea triples by adulthood most important elements of resp assessment correct answer: -OBSERVE rate & rhythm, efforts, sounds, O2, nasal discharge, cough why do we seldom see sputum? correct answer: children swallow sputum how long do we count RR? correct answer: 1 minute, children have irregular RR's T/F: resting rate is assumed unless charted? correct answer: T - chart if they are crying, sleeping, walking around RR's in: -newborn-6 months -6 months-2 years -3-10 years -older than 10 correct answer: -newborn-6 months: 30
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