Question 1

Which statement is characteristic of AOM?

Accepted Answer

A)  The etiology is unknown. 
B)  Permanent hearing loss often results. 
C)  It can be treated by intramuscular (IM) antibiotics. 
D)  It is treated with a broad range of antibiotics. 
A)  The etiology is unknown. 
B)  Permanent hearing loss often results. 
C)  It can be treated by intramuscular (IM) antibiotics. 
D)  It is treated with a broad range of antibiotics.

Question 2

What sign is indicative of respiratory distress in infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal flaring 
B)  Respiratory rate of 55 breaths/min 
C)  Irregular respiratory pattern 
D)  Abdominal breathing 
A)  Nasal flaring 
B)  Respiratory rate of 55 breaths/min 
C)  Irregular respiratory pattern 
D)  Abdominal breathing

Question 3

What intervention can be taught to the parents of a 3-year-old child with pneumonia who is not hospitalized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offer the child only cool liquids. 
B)  Offer the child her favorite warm liquid drinks. 
C)  Use a warm mist humidifier. 
D)  Call the physician for a respiratory rate less than 28 breaths/min. 
A)  Offer the child only cool liquids. 
B)  Offer the child her favorite warm liquid drinks. 
C)  Use a warm mist humidifier. 
D)  Call the physician for a respiratory rate less than 28 breaths/min.

Question 4

Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about the genetic transmission of cystic fibrosis (CF)?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Only one parent carries the cystic fibrosis gene." 
B)  "Both parents are carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene." 
C)  "The presence of the disease is most likely the result of a genetic mutation." 
D)  "The mother is usually the carrier of the cystic fibrosis gene." 
A)  "Only one parent carries the cystic fibrosis gene." 
B)  "Both parents are carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene." 
C)  "The presence of the disease is most likely the result of a genetic mutation." 
D)  "The mother is usually the carrier of the cystic fibrosis gene."

Question 5

What information should the nurse teach families about reducing exposure to pollens and dust? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Replace wall-to-wall carpeting with wood and tile floors. 
B)  Use an air conditioner. 
C)  Put dust-proof covers on pillows and mattresses. 
D)  Keep humidity in the house above 60%. 
E)  Keep pets outside. 
A)  Replace wall-to-wall carpeting with wood and tile floors. 
B)  Use an air conditioner. 
C)  Put dust-proof covers on pillows and mattresses. 
D)  Keep humidity in the house above 60%. 
E)  Keep pets outside.

Question 6

Which classification of drugs is used to relieve an acute asthma episode?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist 
B)  Inhaled corticosteroids 
C)  Leukotriene blockers 
D)  Long-acting bronchodilators 
A)  Short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist 
B)  Inhaled corticosteroids 
C)  Leukotriene blockers 
D)  Long-acting bronchodilators

Question 7

What is the earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s)of CF?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meconium ileus 
B)  History of poor intestinal absorption 
C)  Foul-smelling, frothy, greasy stools 
D)  Recurrent pneumonia and lung infections 
A)  Meconium ileus 
B)  History of poor intestinal absorption 
C)  Foul-smelling, frothy, greasy stools 
D)  Recurrent pneumonia and lung infections

Question 8

A nurse is planning care for an asymptomatic child with a positive tuberculin test.What should the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administration of daily isoniazid (INH) 
B)  Instructing family members about administration of INH to all close contacts of the child 
C)  Administration of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine 
D)  Reporting the case to the health department 
E)  Administration of INH and rifampin (Rifadin) simultaneously 
A)  Administration of daily isoniazid (INH) 
B)  Instructing family members about administration of INH to all close contacts of the child 
C)  Administration of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine 
D)  Reporting the case to the health department 
E)  Administration of INH and rifampin (Rifadin) simultaneously

Exam 45: The Child With a Respiratory Alteration

Which statement is characteristic of AOM?

What sign is indicative of respiratory distress in infants?

What intervention can be taught to the parents of a 3-year-old child with pneumonia who is not hospitalized?

Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about the genetic transmission of cystic fibrosis (CF)?

What information should the nurse teach families about reducing exposure to pollens and dust? Select all that apply.

Which classification of drugs is used to relieve an acute asthma episode?

What is the earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s)of CF?

A nurse is planning care for an asymptomatic child with a positive tuberculin test.What should the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply.

Foundations of Maternity, Women’s Health, and Child Health Nursing

The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing

The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family

Communicating With Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion during Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Conception and Prenatal Development

Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nutrition for Childbearing

Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

Giving Birth

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Pain Management for Childbirth

Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Postpartum Adaptations

The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment

The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care

Newborn Feeding

The Childbearing Family With Special Needs

Pregnancy-Related Complications

Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy

The Woman With an Intrapartum Complication

The Woman With a Postpartum Complication

The High-Risk Newborn: Problems Related to Gestational Age and Development

The High Risk Newborn: Acquired and Congenital Conditions

Management of Fertility and Infertility

Women’s Health Care

Physical Assessment of Children

Emergency Care of the Child

The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings

The Child With a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness

Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

Medication Administration and Safety for Infants and Children

Pain Management for Children

The Child With a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration

The Child With an Infectious Disease

The Child With an Immunologic Alteration

The Child With a Gastrointestinal Alteration

The Child With a Genitourinary Alteration

The Child With a Cardiovascular Alteration

The Child With a Hematologic Alteration

The Child With Cancer

The Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity

The Child With a Musculoskeletal Alteration

The Child With an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration

The Child With a Neurologic Alteration

Psychosocial Problems in Children and Families

The Child With a Developmental Disability

The Child With a Sensory Alteration

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