Exam 27: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

A 2-year-old male presents with fever and cough.He is diagnosed with pneumonia.While planning treatment for this patient,the nurse recognizes that which of the following is the most likely cause?

An 11-year-old female presents with a low-grade fever and cough.She is diagnosed with atypical pneumonia.What type of pneumonia does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

A nurse remembers bronchiolitis mainly occurs in children under the age of _____.

While planning care,a nurse recalls respiratory distress and hypoxemia in laryngotracheobronchitis are caused by:

A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with cystic fibrosis (CF)exacerbation.The nurse monitors the patient closely because the main cause of death in a child with CF is:

A geneticist is discussing cystic fibrosis (CF).Which information should be included? CF is an _____ disease.

While reviewing lab results,to help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be present in the child's sweat?

A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome.A nurse recalls cardiovascular alterations seen in respiratory distress syndrome include:

Asthma affects ____% of children between 5 and 17 years of age.