Nur Sci 132: Midterm 2
A nurse is interpreting the results of a child's peak expiratory flow rate. Which percentage, either at this number or less than this number, is considered to be a red zone? (Record your answer in a whole number.)
50
A child is standing playing with toys and suddenly collapses. Attempts to engage the child in conversation are met with no response. Skin color indicates cyanosis. A preliminary assessment of the environment presents no specific issues. Based on this information, you would suspect that the child is? a. Experiencing seizure activity b. Potential aspiration of foreign body c. Potential allergic reaction d. Traumatic injury
b
A child with cystic fibrosis (CF) is receiving recombinant human deoxyribonuclease (DNase). Which is an adverse effect of this medication? a. Mucus thickens b. Voice alters c. Tachycardia d. Jitteriness
b
A nurse is admitting an infant with asthma. The nurse understands that asthma in infants is usually triggered by: a. medications. b. a viral infection. c. exposure to cold air. d. allergy to dust or dust mites.
b
An immediate intervention to teach parents for when an infant chokes on a piece of food would be to a. have infant lie quietly while a call is placed for emergency help. b. position infant in a head-down, face-down position and administer five quick back slaps. c. administer mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. d. give some water by a cup to relieve the obstruction.
b
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is begun on a toddler. Which pulse is usually palpated because it is the most central and accessible? a. Radial b. Carotid c. Femoral d. Brachial
b
The most appropriate time to perform bronchial postural drainage is: a. immediately before all aerosol therapy. b. before meals and at bedtime. c. immediately on arising and at bedtime. d. 30 minutes after meals and at bedtime.
b
The mother of a 20-month-old tells the nurse that the child has a barking cough at night. The child's temperature is 37º C (98.6º F). The mother states the child is not having difficulty breathing. The nurse suspects croup and should recommend a. controlling the fever with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and call the primary care provider if the cough gets worse tonight. b. trying a cool-mist vaporizer at night and watching for signs of difficulty breathing. c. trying over-the-counter cough medicine and coming to the clinic tomorrow if there is no improvement. d. bringing the child to the hospital to be admitted and to be observed for impending epiglottitis.
b
The nurse encourages the mother of a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) to stay at the bedside as much as possible. The nurses rationale for this action is described primarily in which statement? a. Mothers of hospitalized toddlers often experience guilt. b. The mother's presence will reduce anxiety and ease the child's respiratory efforts. c. Separation from the mother is a major developmental threat at this age. d. The mother can provide constant observations of the child's respiratory efforts.
b
The nurse is assessing a child with acute epiglottitis. Examining the child's throat by using a tongue depressor might precipitate which symptom or condition? a. Inspiratory stridor b. Complete obstruction c. Sore throat d. Respiratory tract infection
b
The nurse is caring for a child with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with sepsis. Nursing actions should include: a. forcing fluids. b. monitoring pulse oximetry. c. instituting seizure precautions. d. encouraging a high-protein diet.
b
The nurse is caring for a child with carbon monoxide poisoning associated with smoke inhalation. Which is essential in this child's care? a. Monitor pulse oximetry. b. Monitor arterial blood gases. c. Administer oxygen if respiratory distress develops. d. Administer oxygen if child's lips become bright, cherry red.
b
The nurse is teaching nursing students about normal physiologic changes in the respiratory system of toddlers. Which best describes why toddlers have fewer respiratory tract infections as they grow older? a. The amount of lymphoid tissue decreases. b. Repeated exposure to organisms causes increased immunity. c. Viral organisms are less prevalent in the population. d. Secondary infections rarely occur after viral illnesses.
b
Which consideration is the most important in managing tuberculosis (TB) in children? a. Skin testing annually b. Pharmacotherapy c. Adequate nutrition d. Adequate hydration
b
Which type of croup is always considered a medical emergency? a. Laryngitis b. Epiglottitis c. Spasmodic croup d. Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)
b
b-Adrenergic agonists and methylxanthines are often prescribed for a child with an asthma attack. Which describes their action? a. Liquefy secretions. b. Dilate the bronchioles. c. Reduce inflammation of the lungs. d. Reduce infection.
b
A school-age child has undergone a tonsillectomy and is being cared for postoperatively in the hospital setting. The nurse assigned to the patient is developing a plan of care with regard to nutrition and hydration. What factors should be included in the postoperative plan of care for this patient? Select all that apply. a. Medicate for pain around the clock to ensure that the patient will be able to eat and maintain hydration. b. Restrict food and oral fluids initially making sure that the patient is fully alert and there is no evidence of bleeding. c. Avoid giving fluids that are color tinged red or brown. d. Provide milk to help maintain nutritional balance. e. Provide pudding to facilitate swallowing.
b, c
A nurse is caring for a school-age child with left unilateral pneumonia and pleural effusion. A chest tube has been inserted to promote continuous closed chest drainage. Which interventions should the nurse implement when caring for this child? (Select all that apply.) a. Positioning child on the right side b. Assessing the chest tube and drainage device for correct settings c. Administering prescribed doses of analgesia d. Clamping the chest tube when child ambulates e. Monitoring for need of supplemental oxygen
b, c, e
An 18-month-old child is seen in the clinic with AOM. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) is prescribed. Which statement made by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the instructions? a. I should administer all the prescribed medication. b. I should continue medication until the symptoms subside. c. I will immediately stop giving medication if I notice a change in hearing. d. I will stop giving medication if fever is still present in 24 hours.
a
An infant with a congenital heart defect is receiving palivizumab (Synagis). Based on the nurse's knowledge of medication, the purpose of this medication is to a. prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. b. make isolation of the infant with RSV unnecessary. c. prevent secondary bacterial infection. d. decrease toxicity of antiviral agents.
a
An infant's parents ask the nurse about preventing OM. Which should be recommended? a. Avoid tobacco smoke. b. Use nasal decongestant. c. Avoid children with OM. d. Bottle-feed or breastfeed in supine position.
a
Apnea of infancy has been diagnosed in an infant scheduled for discharge with home monitoring. Part of the infant's discharge teaching plan should include? a. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) b. Administration of intravenous (IV) fluids c. Foreign airway obstruction removal using the Heimlich maneuver d. Advice that the infant not be left with caretakers other than the parents
a
Decongestant nose drops are recommended for a 10-month-old infant with an upper respiratory tract infection. Instructions for nose drops should include which action? a. Avoid using for more than 3 days. b. Keep drops to use again for nasal congestion. c. Administer drops until nasal congestion subsides. d. Administer drops after feedings and at bedtime.
a
Effective lone-rescuer CPR on a 5-year-old child should include a. two breaths to every 30 chest compressions. b. two breaths to every 15 chest compressions. c. reassessment of the child after 50 cycles of compression and ventilation. d. reassessment of the child every 10 minutes that CPR continues.
a
In providing nourishment for a child with cystic fibrosis (CF), which factor should the nurse keep in mind? a. Diet should be high in carbohydrates and protein. b. Diet should be high in easily digested carbohydrates and fats. c. Most fruits and vegetables are not well tolerated. d. Fats and proteins must be greatly curtailed.
a
Parents of a child with cystic fibrosis ask the nurse about genetic implications of the disorder. Which statement, made by the nurse, expresses accurately the genetic implications? a. If it is present in a child, both parents are carriers of this defective gene. b. It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. c. It is a genetic defect found primarily in non-Caucasian population groups. d. There is a 50% chance that siblings of an affected child also will be affected.
a
The Heimlich maneuver is recommended for airway obstruction in children older than _____ year(s). a. 1 b. 4 c. 8 d. 12
a
The most appropriate nursing intervention for a child following a tonsillectomy is to a. Watch for continuous swallowing. b. Encourage gargling to reduce discomfort. c. Position the child on the back for sleeping. d. Apply warm compresses to the throat.
a
The parent of a child with cystic fibrosis calls the clinic nurse to report that the child has developed tachypnea, tachycardia, dyspnea, pallor, and cyanosis. The nurse should tell the parent to bring the child to the clinic because these symptoms are suggestive of a. Pneumothorax. b. Bronchodilation. c. Carbon dioxide retention. d. Increased viscosity of sputum.
a
Which explains why cool-mist vaporizers rather than steam vaporizers are recommended in home treatment of childhood respiratory tract infections? a. They are safer. b. They are less expensive. c. Respiratory secretions are dried. d. A more comfortable environment is produced.
a
Asthma is classified into four categories: mild intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent, and severe persistent. Clinical features used to determine these categories include: Select all that apply. a. Lung function. b. Associated allergies. c. Frequency of symptoms. d. Frequency and severity of exacerbations.
a, c, d
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy in 2 hours. Which action should the nurse include in the child's postoperative care plan? (Select all that apply.) a. Notify the surgeon if the child swallows frequently. b. Apply a heat collar to the child for pain relief. c. Place the child on the abdomen until fully awake. d. Allow the child to have diluted juice after the procedure. e. Encourage the child to cough frequently.
a, c, d
A 5-year-old child is brought to the Emergency Department with abrupt onset of sore throat, pain with swallowing, fever, and sitting upright and forward. Acute epiglottitis is suspected. What are the most appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply. a. Vital signs b. Throat culture c. Medical history d. Assessment of breath sounds e. Emergency airway equipment readily available
a, c, d, e
An infant has developed staphylococcal pneumonia. Nursing care of the child with pneumonia includes which interventions? (Select all that apply.) a. Cluster care to conserve energy b. Round-the-clock administration of antitussive agents c. Strict intake and output to avoid congestive heart failure d. Administration of antibiotics
a, d
The nurse is interviewing the parents of a 4-month-old infant brought to the hospital emergency department. The infant is dead on arrival, and no attempt at resuscitation is made. The parents state that the baby was found in the crib with a blanket over the head, lying face down in bloody fluid from the nose and mouth. The parents indicate no problems when the infant was placed in the crib asleep. Which of the following causes of death does the nurse suspect? a. Suffocation b. Child Abuse c. Infantile apnea d. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
d
The parent of an infant with nasopharyngitis should be instructed to notify the health professional if the infant displays which clinical manifestation? a. Fussiness b. Coughing c. A fever over 99 F d. Signs of an earache
d
The school nurse is called to the cafeteria because a child "has eaten something he is allergic to." The child is in severe respiratory distress. The first action by the nurse is to: a. Determine what the child has eaten b. Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) PO stat c. Move the child to the nurse's office or hallway d. Have someone call for an ambulance and paramedic rescue squad or 9-1-1
d
What clinical manifestation would the nurse expect when a pneumothorax occurs in a neonate who is undergoing mechanical ventilation? a. Barrel chest b. Wheezing c. Thermal instability d. Nasal flaring and retractions
d
Which drug is usually given first in the emergency treatment of an acute, severe asthma episode in a young child? a. Ephedrine b. Theophylline c. Aminophylline d. Short-acting b2 agonists
d
Which frequency is recommended for childhood skin testing for tuberculosis (TB) using the Mantoux test? a. Every year for all children older than 2 years b. Every year for all children older than 10 years c. Every 2 years for all children starting at age 1 year d. Periodically for children who reside in high-prevalence regions
d
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an infant with an upper respiratory tract infection and elevated temperature? a. Give tepid water baths to reduce fever. b. Encourage food intake to maintain caloric needs. c. Have child wear heavy clothing to prevent chilling. d. Give small amounts of favorite fluids frequently to prevent dehydration.
d
The nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis. Which intervention should be included in the child's care? (Select all that apply.) a. Place in a mist tent. b. Administer antibiotics. c. Administer cough syrup. d. Encourage the patient to drink 8 ounces of formula every 4 hours. e. Cluster care to encourage adequate rest. f. Place on noninvasive oxygen monitoring.
d, e, f
A child is diagnosed with influenza, probably type A disease. Management includes which recommendation? a. Clear liquid diet for hydration b. Aspirin to control fever c. Amantadine hydrochloride (Symmetrel) to reduce symptoms d. Antibiotics to prevent bacterial infection
c
A nurse is caring for a child in acute respiratory failure. Which blood gas analysis indicates the child is still in respiratory acidosis? a. pH 7.50, CO2 48 b. pH 7.30, CO2 30 c. pH 7.32, CO2 50 d. pH 7.48, CO2 33
c
A nurse is teaching an adolescent how to use the peak expiratory flow meter. The adolescent has understood the teaching if which statement is made? a. I will record the average of the readings. b. I should be sitting comfortably when I perform the readings. c. I will record the readings at the same time every day. d. I will repeat the routine two times.
c
Because the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins is decreased in cystic fibrosis, which vitamin supplementation is necessary? a. C, D b. A, E, K c. A, D, E, K d. C, folic acid
c
In reviewing potential susceptibility to respiratory infections for children, which statement is based on supportive physiological evidence? a. Newborns are more likely to develop respiratory infections in the neonatal period due to changes from intrauterine to external environment. b. With advancing age, immunity decreases leading to greater chances of developing respiratory infections. c. There is an increase in infection rate between 3 to 6 months due to loss of protective effects of maternal antibodies. d. Viral respiratory infections increase dramatically by 5 years of age.
c
It is generally recommended that a child with acute streptococcal pharyngitis can return to school: a. when sore throat is better. b. if no complications develop. c. after taking antibiotics for 24 hours. d. after taking antibiotics for 3 days.
c
It is now recommended that children with asthma who are taking long-term inhaled steroids should be assessed frequently because which disease or assessment findings may develop? a. Cough b. Osteoporosis c. Slowed growth d. Cushing syndrome
c
Parents of two school-age children with asthma ask the nurse, What sports can our children participate in? The nurse should recommend which sport? a. Soccer b. Running c. Swimming d. Basketball
c
Treatment methods used for status asthmaticus focus on a. supportive oxygen therapy to maintain saturation at 90%. b. resolving acid-base disturbances that have led to alkalosis. c. restoring hydration. d. decreasing airway compliance.
c
Which drug is considered the most useful in treating childhood cardiac arrest? a. Bretylium tosylate (Bretylium) b. Lidocaine hydrochloride (Lidocaine) c. Epinephrine hydrochloride (Adrenaline) d. Naloxone (Narcan)
c
A school-age child has been admitted with an acute asthma episode. The child is receiving oxygen by nasal prongs at 2 liters. How often should the nurse plan to monitor the child's pulse oximetry status? a. Continuous b. Every 30 minutes c. Every hour d. Every 2 hours
a
Parents have understood teaching about prevention of childhood otitis media if they make which statement? a. We will only prop the bottle during the daytime feedings. b. Breastfeeding will be discontinued after 4 months of age. c. We will place the child flat right after feedings. d. We will be sure to keep immunizations up to date.
d
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 which symptom? a. Gagging b. Coughing c. Pulse over 100 beats/min d. Inability to speak
d
A 4-year-old boy needs to use a metered-dose inhaler to treat asthma. He cannot coordinate the breathing to use it effectively. The nurse should suggest that he use a: a. Spacer. b. Nebulizer. c. Peak expiratory flow meter. d. Trial of chest physiotherapy.
a
A child is admitted to the hospital with asthma. Which assessment findings support this diagnosis? a. Nonproductive cough, wheezing b. Fever, general malaise c. Productive cough, rales d. Stridor, substernal retractions
a
A child is being admitted to the hospital to be tested for cystic fibrosis (CF). Which tests should the nurse expect? a. Sweat chloride test, stool for fat, chest radiograph films b. Stool test for fat, gastric contents for hydrochloride, chest radiograph films c. Sweat chloride test, bronchoscopy, duodenal fluid analysis d. Sweat chloride test, stool for trypsin, biopsy of intestinal mucosa
a
A child with cystic fibrosis (CF) receives aerosolized bronchodilator medication. When should this medication be administered? a. Before chest physiotherapy (CPT) b. After CPT c. Before receiving 100% oxygen d. After receiving 100% oxygen
a
A nurse is charting that a hospitalized child has labored breathing. Which describes labored breathing? a. Dyspnea b. Tachypnea c. Hypopnea d. Orthopnea
a
A nurse is conducting an in-service on asthma. Which statement is the most descriptive of bronchial asthma? a. There is heightened airway reactivity. b. There is decreased resistance in the airway. c. The single cause of asthma is an allergic hypersensitivity. d. It is inherited.
a
A nurse is interpreting the results of a tuberculin skin test (TST) on an adolescent who is HIV positive. Which induration size indicates a positive result for this child 4872 hours after the test? a. 5 mm b. 10 mm c. 15 mm d. 20 mm
a
A nurse is teaching nursing students about clinical manifestations of cystic fibrosis (CF). Which is/are the earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of CF? a. Meconium ileus b. History of poor intestinal absorption c. Foul-smelling, frothy, greasy stools d. Recurrent pneumonia and lung infections
a
A school-age child had an upper respiratory tract infection for several days and then began having a persistent dry, hacking cough that's worse at night. The cough has become productive in the past 24 hours. This is most suggestive of which diagnosis? a. Bronchitis b. Bronchiolitis c. Viral-induced asthma d. Acute spasmodic laryngitis
a
A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department. The child has a "frog like" croaking sound on inspiration, is agitated, and is drooling. The child insists on sitting upright. The priority action by the nurse is to a. examine the child's oropharynx and report the assessment to the health care provider. b. make the child lie down and rest quietly. c. auscultate the child's lungs and make preparations for placement in a mist tent. d. notify the health care provider immediately and be prepared to assist with a tracheostomy or intubation.
d
A child with asthma is having pulmonary function tests. What explains the purpose of the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR)? a. Confirms the diagnosis of asthma b. Determines the cause of asthma c. Identifies the 'triggers' of asthma d. Assesses the severity of asthma
d
A humidified atmosphere is recommended for a young child with an upper respiratory tract infection because it a. Liquefies secretions. b. Improves oxygenation. c. Promotes ventilation. d. Soothes inflamed mucous membranes.
d
A parent with a toddler who has a respiratory infection wants to use the traditional method of topical vapor rub. Which statement by the parent indicates that additional teaching is needed with regard to administration of this treatment? a. The parent states that he will wash his hands before applying the medication. b. The parent will read the product label before administering the medication. c. The parent will inform the pediatrician that the medication is being used. d. Application of the medication will be given orally to avoid potential sneezing.
d
Chronic otitis media with effusion (OME) is differentiated from acute otitis media (AOM) because it is usually characterized by: a. a fever as high as 40 C (104 F). b. severe pain in the ear. c. nausea and vomiting. d. a feeling of fullness in the ear.
d
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is suspected in a toddler. Which test is essential in establishing this diagnosis? a. Bronchoscopy b. Serum calcium c. Urine creatinine d. Sweat chloride test
d
Cystic fibrosis may affect one system or multiple systems of the body. What is the primary factor responsible for possible multiple clinical manifestations? a. Atrophic changes in the mucosal wall of the intestines b. Hypoactivity of the autonomic nervous system c. Hyperactivity of the apocrine glands d. Mechanical obstruction caused by increased viscosity of exocrine gland secretions
d
It is important that a child with acute streptococcal pharyngitis be treated with antibiotics to prevent a. Otitis media b. Diabetes insipidus c. Nephrotic syndrome d. Acute rheumatic fever
d
One of the goals for children with asthma is to prevent respiratory tract infection because infections: a. lessen effectiveness of medications. b. encourage exercise-induced asthma. c. increase sensitivity to allergens. d. can trigger an episode or aggravate asthmatic state.
d
Pancreatic enzymes are administered to the child with cystic fibrosis (CF). Nursing considerations should include to: a. not administer pancreatic enzymes if the child is receiving antibiotics. b. decrease dose of pancreatic enzymes if a child is having frequent, bulky stools. c. administer pancreatic enzymes between meals if at all possible. d. pancreatic enzymes can be swallowed whole or sprinkled on a small amount of food taken at the beginning of a meal.
d
