Pediatric Nursing, A Case-Based Approach, 1st Edition By Tagher Knapp
TEST BANK
Pediatric Nursing, A Case- Based Approach, 1st
Edition ByTagher Knapp
, Pediatric Nursing, A Case-
Chapter 1: Bronchiolitis
1. Which intervention is appropriate for the infant hospitalized wit
h bronchiolitis?
a. Position on the side with neck slightly flexed.
b. Administer antibiotics as ordered.
c. Restrict oral and parenteral fluids if tachypneic.
d. Give cool, humidified oxygen. ANS: D
Cool, humidified oxygen is given to relieve dyspnea, hypoxemia, and insensible
fluid loss from
tachypnea. The infant should be positioned with the head and chest elevated
at a 30- to 40-
degree angle and the neck slightly extended to maintain an open airway and
decrease pressure on the diaphragm. The etiology of bronchiolitis is viral. Ant
ibiotics are given only if there is a secondary bacterial infection.
Tachypnea increases insensible fluid loss. If the infant is tachypneic, fluids are given
parenterally to prevent dehydration.
2. An infant with bronchiolitis is hospitalized. The causative organism is r
espiratory syncytial virus(RSV). The nurse knows that a child infected with thi
s virus requires what type of isolation?
, Pediatric Nursing, A Case-
a. Reverse isolation
b. Airborne isolation
, Pediatric Nursing, A Case-
c. Contact Precautions
d. Standard Precautions ANS: C
RSV is transmitted through droplets. In addition to Standard Precautions and ha
nd washing,
Contact Precautions are required. Caregivers must use gloves and gowns when
entering the room. Care is taken not to touch their own eyes or mucous mem
branes with a contaminated gloved hand. Children are placed in a private roo
m or in a room with other children with RSV infections. Reverse isolation
TEST BANK
Pediatric Nursing, A Case- Based Approach, 1st
Edition ByTagher Knapp
, Pediatric Nursing, A Case-
Chapter 1: Bronchiolitis
1. Which intervention is appropriate for the infant hospitalized wit
h bronchiolitis?
a. Position on the side with neck slightly flexed.
b. Administer antibiotics as ordered.
c. Restrict oral and parenteral fluids if tachypneic.
d. Give cool, humidified oxygen. ANS: D
Cool, humidified oxygen is given to relieve dyspnea, hypoxemia, and insensible
fluid loss from
tachypnea. The infant should be positioned with the head and chest elevated
at a 30- to 40-
degree angle and the neck slightly extended to maintain an open airway and
decrease pressure on the diaphragm. The etiology of bronchiolitis is viral. Ant
ibiotics are given only if there is a secondary bacterial infection.
Tachypnea increases insensible fluid loss. If the infant is tachypneic, fluids are given
parenterally to prevent dehydration.
2. An infant with bronchiolitis is hospitalized. The causative organism is r
espiratory syncytial virus(RSV). The nurse knows that a child infected with thi
s virus requires what type of isolation?
, Pediatric Nursing, A Case-
a. Reverse isolation
b. Airborne isolation
, Pediatric Nursing, A Case-
c. Contact Precautions
d. Standard Precautions ANS: C
RSV is transmitted through droplets. In addition to Standard Precautions and ha
nd washing,
Contact Precautions are required. Caregivers must use gloves and gowns when
entering the room. Care is taken not to touch their own eyes or mucous mem
branes with a contaminated gloved hand. Children are placed in a private roo
m or in a room with other children with RSV infections. Reverse isolation
