Exam 28: Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

What is the most likely cause of croup?

A newborn is diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome. When obtaining the patient's history, which of the following is the most important predisposing factor for this condition?

To prevent sudden unexpected infant death syndrome, what should the nurse instruct the parents to do?

A 1-year-old female is diagnosed with croup. Which of the following symptoms is most likely to be present when the nurse performs an assessment? (Select all that apply.)

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?

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an _____ disease.

Which pathology is characteristic of asthma?

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?

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

Asthma affects ____% of children aged 12 and older.

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

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

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

What does a cardiovascular alteration seen in a newborn diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome include?

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?

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?