Exam 25: The Child with a Respiratory Disorder

The asthmatic child who has been taking theophylline complains of stomachache and tachycardia and is sweating profusely.The nurse recognizes these symptoms as:

The nurse reviews Accolate and Zyflo,which are _______________ _______________;they are capable of blocking the inflammatory response as well as providing bronchodilation.

The best choice for fluid replacement that the nurse can offer a child who has just had a tonsillectomy is:

The nurse would suggest to the parents of an asthmatic child to encourage participation in which sport(s)? Select all that apply.

The nurse describes the "allergic salute" as a cluster of what signs related to chronic allergy? Select all that apply.

The nurse tells the parents of a child who has a positive throat culture for group A hemolytic streptococcus that the treatment most likely will be:

The nurse auscultating breath sounds of an infant with respiratory syncytial virus would immediately report the assessment of:

After the 3-month-old child with respiratory syncytial virus is given a protocol of antiviral medications,the nurse explains that routine immunizations will need to be delayed for _______ months.

The nurse is caring for a toddler with acute laryngotracheobronchitis.The assessment finding that would indicate the child is experiencing increased respiratory obstruction is:

The nurse would observe a child for frequent swallowing following a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)because this is indicative of:

An infant is hospitalized with RSV bronchiolitis.The priority nursing diagnosis is:

The nurse caring for a child experiencing an acute asthma attack would:

The statement indicating that the child's parents understand how to perform respiratory therapy is:

The nurse is planning to teach parents about preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Significant information would include:

The nurse explains that the ____________________ can sense the oxygen concentration in the blood and signal the brainstem to increase respiration.

The nurse offers a variety of fluids to a 5-year-old asthmatic child to compensate for the fluid loss through dyspnea.Appropriate fluids would be:

The initial intervention that the nurse would suggest to the parents of a child experiencing laryngeal spasm is to:

The teaching plan for the use of a dry powder inhaler for the treatment of asthma should include the warning to rinse the mouth after inhaling the powder to prevent:

The nurse would advise a mother to clear the nostrils when her infant has a cold by:

The nurse caring for a 3-year-old who suffered a smoke inhalation injury is aware that pulmonary edema is a threat ______ hours after exposure