RSV Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
A 3-year-old child is admitted in December with severe bronchiolitis. Which
question should the nurse include when reviewing the child's health history with
the parents? - Correct answer-Did the child have an annual influenza vaccination?
The parents of a child diagnosed with bronchiolitis ask the nurse how the disorder
is treated. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? - Correct answer-
The focus is on managing symptoms and providing supportive care
no real tx, it's viral
dexamethasone
bronchodilators don't do anything
The mother of a 2-year-old child with bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV) asks why the child has been coughing so much. Which response by
the nurse is the most appropriate? - Correct answer-The virus causes cellular debris
that creates large amounts of mucus that stimulate the cough reflex."
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, The nurse provides teaching to the parents of a child with bronchiolitis about care
needed at home. Which statement by the parents indicates instructions have been
effective? - Correct answer-Give extra fluids
-keeps the secretions thin and easier to remove thru coughing or suctioning
-prevent dehydration
The nurse is preparing a plan of care for an infant diagnosed with acute
bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which nursing diagnosis
should the nurse select to guide this infant's care? - Correct answer-reduced activity
tolerance
A 14-month-old child is admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment of severe
bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which medication does
the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client? - Correct answer-Ribavirin
Which is a preventive measure for bronchiolitis? - Correct answer-Palivizumab
What are risk factors for the development of bronchiolitis? - Correct answer-
premature birth, attendance at daycare, chronic lung disease, and exposure to
secondhand cigarette smoke. Age younger than 2 years is a risk factor for the
development of bronchiolitis.
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A 3-year-old child is admitted in December with severe bronchiolitis. Which
question should the nurse include when reviewing the child's health history with
the parents? - Correct answer-Did the child have an annual influenza vaccination?
The parents of a child diagnosed with bronchiolitis ask the nurse how the disorder
is treated. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? - Correct answer-
The focus is on managing symptoms and providing supportive care
no real tx, it's viral
dexamethasone
bronchodilators don't do anything
The mother of a 2-year-old child with bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV) asks why the child has been coughing so much. Which response by
the nurse is the most appropriate? - Correct answer-The virus causes cellular debris
that creates large amounts of mucus that stimulate the cough reflex."
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, The nurse provides teaching to the parents of a child with bronchiolitis about care
needed at home. Which statement by the parents indicates instructions have been
effective? - Correct answer-Give extra fluids
-keeps the secretions thin and easier to remove thru coughing or suctioning
-prevent dehydration
The nurse is preparing a plan of care for an infant diagnosed with acute
bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which nursing diagnosis
should the nurse select to guide this infant's care? - Correct answer-reduced activity
tolerance
A 14-month-old child is admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment of severe
bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which medication does
the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client? - Correct answer-Ribavirin
Which is a preventive measure for bronchiolitis? - Correct answer-Palivizumab
What are risk factors for the development of bronchiolitis? - Correct answer-
premature birth, attendance at daycare, chronic lung disease, and exposure to
secondhand cigarette smoke. Age younger than 2 years is a risk factor for the
development of bronchiolitis.
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