Perry Maternal Child Nursing Care 6th edition
: 21st Century Maternity Nursing BEST RATED
SOLUTION 2025 questions and correct
answers upgraded to 2026 graded A+
Which statement best describes why children have fewer
respiratory tract infections as they grow older? - 100 correct
answer as-Repeated exposure to organisms causes increased
immunity.
A child has had cold symptoms for more than 2 weeks, a
headache, nasal congestion with purulent nasal drainage, facial
tenderness, and cough that increases during sleep. The nurse
recognizes that these symptoms are characteristic of which
respiratory condition? - 100 correct answer as-Sinusitis
Decongestant nose drops are recommended for a 10-month-old
infant with an upper respiratory tract infection. Instructions for
nose drops should include: - 100 correct answer as-avoiding
use for more than 3 days.
When caring for an infant with an upper respiratory tract infection
and elevated temperature, an appropriate nursing intervention is
to: - 100 correct answer as-give small amounts of favorite
fluids frequently to prevent dehydration.
The parent of an infant with nasopharyngitis should be instructed
to notify the health care professional if the infant: - 100 correct
answer as-shows signs of an earache.
,It is generally recommended that a child with acute streptococcal
pharyngitis can return to school: - 100 correct answer as-
after taking antibiotics for 24hrs.
A child is diagnosed with influenza, probably type A disease.
Management includes: - 100 correct answer as-amantadine
hydrochloride to reduce symptoms.
Chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) is differentiated from
acute otitis media (AOM) because it is usually characterized by: -
100 correct answer as-a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Which statement is characteristic of acute otitis media (AOM)? -
100 correct answer as-it is treated with a broad range of
antibiotics.
An infants parents ask the nurse about preventing otitis media
(OM). What should the nurse recommend? - 100 correct
answer as-avoid tobacco smoke.
Which type of croup is always considered a medical emergency?
- 100 correct answer as-epiglottitis.
The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler with acute
laryngotracheobronchitis to stay at the bedside as much as
possible. The nurses rationale for this action is primarily that: -
100 correct answer as-The mother's presence will reduce
anxiety and ease the child's respiratory efforts.
A school-age child has had an upper respiratory tract infection for
several days and then began having a persistent dry, hacking
cough that was worse at night. The cough has become productive
,in the past 24 hours. This is most suggestive of: - 100 correct
answer as-bronchitis
Skin testing for tuberculosis (the Mantoux test) is recommended: -
100 correct answer as-periodically for children who reside in
high-prevalence regions.
The mother of a toddler yells to the nurse, Help! He is choking to
death on his food. The nurse determines that lifesaving measures
are necessary based on: - 100 correct answer as-inability to
speak.
The nurse is caring for a child with acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS) associated with sepsis. Nursing actions should
include: - 100 correct answer as-monitor pulse oximetry
The nurse is caring for a child with carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning associated with smoke inhalation. What is essential in
this child's care? - 100 correct answer as-monitor arterial
blood gases.
Asthma in infants is usually triggered by: - 100 correct
answer as-a viral infection.
A child has a chronic, nonproductive cough and diffuse wheezing
during the expiratory phase of respiration. This suggests: - 100
correct answer as-asthma
It is now recommended that children with asthma who are taking
long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently
because they may develop: - 100 correct answer as-slowed
growth.
, b-Adrenergic agonists and methylxanthines are often prescribed
for a child with an asthma attack. Which is their action? - 100
correct answer as-dilate the bronchioles
A parent whose two school-age children have asthma asks the
nurse in what sports, if any, they can participate. The nurse
should recommend: - 100 correct answer as-swimming.
Which statement expresses accurately the genetic implications of
cystic fibrosis (CF)? - 100 correct answer as-if it is present
in a child, both parents are carriers of this defective gene.
The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation of cystic
fibrosis(CF) is: - 100 correct answer as-Meconium ileus.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is suspected in a toddler. Which test is
essential in establishing this diagnosis? - 100 correct answer
as-sweat chloride test.
A child with cystic fibrosis is receiving recombinant human
deoxyribonuclease(rhDNase). This drug: - 100 correct
answer as-may cause voice alterations.
Pancreatic enzymes are administered to the child with cystic
fibrosis. Nursing considerations should include: - 100 correct
answer as-pancreatic enzymes can be swallowed whole or
sprinkled on a small amount of food taken at the beginning of a
meal.
: 21st Century Maternity Nursing BEST RATED
SOLUTION 2025 questions and correct
answers upgraded to 2026 graded A+
Which statement best describes why children have fewer
respiratory tract infections as they grow older? - 100 correct
answer as-Repeated exposure to organisms causes increased
immunity.
A child has had cold symptoms for more than 2 weeks, a
headache, nasal congestion with purulent nasal drainage, facial
tenderness, and cough that increases during sleep. The nurse
recognizes that these symptoms are characteristic of which
respiratory condition? - 100 correct answer as-Sinusitis
Decongestant nose drops are recommended for a 10-month-old
infant with an upper respiratory tract infection. Instructions for
nose drops should include: - 100 correct answer as-avoiding
use for more than 3 days.
When caring for an infant with an upper respiratory tract infection
and elevated temperature, an appropriate nursing intervention is
to: - 100 correct answer as-give small amounts of favorite
fluids frequently to prevent dehydration.
The parent of an infant with nasopharyngitis should be instructed
to notify the health care professional if the infant: - 100 correct
answer as-shows signs of an earache.
,It is generally recommended that a child with acute streptococcal
pharyngitis can return to school: - 100 correct answer as-
after taking antibiotics for 24hrs.
A child is diagnosed with influenza, probably type A disease.
Management includes: - 100 correct answer as-amantadine
hydrochloride to reduce symptoms.
Chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) is differentiated from
acute otitis media (AOM) because it is usually characterized by: -
100 correct answer as-a feeling of fullness in the ear.
Which statement is characteristic of acute otitis media (AOM)? -
100 correct answer as-it is treated with a broad range of
antibiotics.
An infants parents ask the nurse about preventing otitis media
(OM). What should the nurse recommend? - 100 correct
answer as-avoid tobacco smoke.
Which type of croup is always considered a medical emergency?
- 100 correct answer as-epiglottitis.
The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler with acute
laryngotracheobronchitis to stay at the bedside as much as
possible. The nurses rationale for this action is primarily that: -
100 correct answer as-The mother's presence will reduce
anxiety and ease the child's respiratory efforts.
A school-age child has had an upper respiratory tract infection for
several days and then began having a persistent dry, hacking
cough that was worse at night. The cough has become productive
,in the past 24 hours. This is most suggestive of: - 100 correct
answer as-bronchitis
Skin testing for tuberculosis (the Mantoux test) is recommended: -
100 correct answer as-periodically for children who reside in
high-prevalence regions.
The mother of a toddler yells to the nurse, Help! He is choking to
death on his food. The nurse determines that lifesaving measures
are necessary based on: - 100 correct answer as-inability to
speak.
The nurse is caring for a child with acute respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS) associated with sepsis. Nursing actions should
include: - 100 correct answer as-monitor pulse oximetry
The nurse is caring for a child with carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning associated with smoke inhalation. What is essential in
this child's care? - 100 correct answer as-monitor arterial
blood gases.
Asthma in infants is usually triggered by: - 100 correct
answer as-a viral infection.
A child has a chronic, nonproductive cough and diffuse wheezing
during the expiratory phase of respiration. This suggests: - 100
correct answer as-asthma
It is now recommended that children with asthma who are taking
long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently
because they may develop: - 100 correct answer as-slowed
growth.
, b-Adrenergic agonists and methylxanthines are often prescribed
for a child with an asthma attack. Which is their action? - 100
correct answer as-dilate the bronchioles
A parent whose two school-age children have asthma asks the
nurse in what sports, if any, they can participate. The nurse
should recommend: - 100 correct answer as-swimming.
Which statement expresses accurately the genetic implications of
cystic fibrosis (CF)? - 100 correct answer as-if it is present
in a child, both parents are carriers of this defective gene.
The earliest recognizable clinical manifestation of cystic
fibrosis(CF) is: - 100 correct answer as-Meconium ileus.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is suspected in a toddler. Which test is
essential in establishing this diagnosis? - 100 correct answer
as-sweat chloride test.
A child with cystic fibrosis is receiving recombinant human
deoxyribonuclease(rhDNase). This drug: - 100 correct
answer as-may cause voice alterations.
Pancreatic enzymes are administered to the child with cystic
fibrosis. Nursing considerations should include: - 100 correct
answer as-pancreatic enzymes can be swallowed whole or
sprinkled on a small amount of food taken at the beginning of a
meal.
