Cystic Fibrosis Part 1 3.0
Comprehensive Exam Fully Answered.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an infant who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include? - Answer "You many notice a salty taste when you kiss
your infant."
Due to the abnormally high sodium and chloride concentrations found in the sweat of infants who have
cystic fibrosis, parents often report a salty taste to the skin.
A school health nurse is informed that a child in the school has a new diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF).
Which of the following will be the primary role for the nurse? - Answer Direct caregiver
MY ANSWER
The primary role of the nurse will be direct caregiver. The child who has CF will need medications when
they eat and might also require breathing treatments.
A home health nurse is in the initiation phase of a home visit. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take? - Answer Clarify purpose for the home visit.
During the initiation phase of a home visit, the nurse should plan to clarify the source of the referral and
the purpose of the home visit.
A home health nurse is visiting the home of a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. The guardian tells
the nurse that the child does not eat much and is not hungry. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make? - Answer "Encourage your child to eat a diet that is high in protein."
Comprehensive Exam Fully Answered.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an infant who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include? - Answer "You many notice a salty taste when you kiss
your infant."
Due to the abnormally high sodium and chloride concentrations found in the sweat of infants who have
cystic fibrosis, parents often report a salty taste to the skin.
A school health nurse is informed that a child in the school has a new diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF).
Which of the following will be the primary role for the nurse? - Answer Direct caregiver
MY ANSWER
The primary role of the nurse will be direct caregiver. The child who has CF will need medications when
they eat and might also require breathing treatments.
A home health nurse is in the initiation phase of a home visit. Which of the following actions should the
nurse plan to take? - Answer Clarify purpose for the home visit.
During the initiation phase of a home visit, the nurse should plan to clarify the source of the referral and
the purpose of the home visit.
A home health nurse is visiting the home of a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. The guardian tells
the nurse that the child does not eat much and is not hungry. Which of the following responses should
the nurse make? - Answer "Encourage your child to eat a diet that is high in protein."
