Exam 28: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

The coroner ruled sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)as the cause of death of a 5-month-old-female.Which risk factor is most likely associated with SIDS?

A young patient is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis (CF)exacerbation.The nurse monitors the patient closely for which potentially fatal complication of CF?

An infant was born 10 weeks premature and requires mechanical ventilation.Two months later the infant presents with hypoxemia and hypercapnia.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe documented on the chart?

Which pathology is characteristic of asthma?

A 10-year-old is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.When the parents ask, the nurse shares that the initial treatment will be:

After nearly drowning a 2-year-old developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).Which of the following should the nurse assess the patient for?

A 13-year-old female is diagnosed with asthma.Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient to recognize as a part of an asthmatic attack?

A 5-year-old presents with high fever, inspiratory stridor, severe respiratory distress, drooling, and dysphagia.Acute epiglottitis is suspected.When assessing the child the nurse would avoid:

A newborn experiencing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)will demonstrate signs:

To help confirm a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis in a 1-year-old child which substance will be monitored for in the child's sweat?

A 6-month-old presents with rhinorrhea, cough, poor feeding, lethargy, and fever and is diagnosed with bronchiolitis.Which of the following will the nurse most likely observe on the culture report?

A 7-month-old presents with cystic fibrosis (CF)accompanied by failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools.Sweat testing confirms the diagnosis.Which of the following is characteristic of CF?

During a respiratory assessment of an infant diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, a depression in the supraclavicular and intercostal areas of the thorax was noted with inspiration.This observation is documented as:

A newborn diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome is monitored for atelectasis because of:

A 2-week-old female presents with fever, productive cough, respiratory distress, and empyema.Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart?

A cardiovascular alteration seen in a newborn diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome includes:

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)peaks between _____ and ____months of age.

Cystic fibrosis (CF)is an _____ disease.

What is the most likely cause of croup?

A 9-year-old contracted influenza.Which of the following complications is of greatest concern to the nurse?