Pediatric Nursing | Respiratory Disorders NCLEX Quiz 7

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Pediatric Nursing | Respiratory Disorders NCLEX Quiz 7 - Quiz

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1.

Betty is a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following must Nurse Archie keep in mind when developing a care plan for the child?
- A.
  
  Pulmonary secretions are abnormally thick.
- B.
  
  Elevated levels of potassium are found in the sweat.
- C.
  
  CF is an autosomal dominant hereditary disorder.
- D.
  
  Obstruction of the endocrine glands occurs.
2.

Veronica’s parents were told that their daughter needs ribavirin (Virazole). This drug is used to treat which of the following?
- A.
  
  Cystic fibrosis
- B.
  
  Otitis media
- C.
  
  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- D.
  
  Bronchitis
3.

Beta-adrenergic agonists such as albuterol are given to Reggie. a child with asthma. Such drugs are administered primarily to do which of the following?
- A.
  
  Dilate the bronchioles
- B.
  
  Reduce secondary infections
- C.
  
  Decrease postnasal drip
- D.
  
  Reduce airway inflammation
4.

Alice is rushed to the emergency department during an acute. severe prolonged asthma attack and is unresponsive to usual treatment. The condition is referred to as which of the following?
- A.
  
  Status asthmaticus
- B.
  
  Reactive airway disease
- C.
  
  Intrinsic asthma
- D.
  
  Extrinsic asthma
5.

Which of the following infants is least probable to develop sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
- A.
  
  Baby Angela who was premature
- B.
  
  A sibling of Baby Angie who died of SIDS
- C.
  
  Baby Gabriel with prenatal drug exposure
- D.
  
  Baby Gabby who sleeps on his back
6.

Fred is a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would Nurse Nica expect to assess?
- A.
  
  Mild cough
- B.
  
  Slight fever
- C.
  
  Chest pain
- D.
  
  Bulging fontanel
7.

Baby Melody is a neonate who has a very low-birth-weight. Nurse Josie carefully monitors inspiratory pressure and oxygen (O2) concentration to prevent which of the following?
- A.
  
  Meconium aspiration syndrome
- B.
  
  Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
- C.
  
  Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- D.
  
  Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
8.

Archie who weighs 44 lb has been given an order for amoxicillin 500 mg b.i.d. The drug text notes that the daily dose of amoxicillin is 50 mg/kg/day in two divided doses. What dose in milligrams is safest for this child?
- A.
  
  1000 mg
- B.
  
  750 mg
- C.
  
  500 mg
- D.
  
  250 mg
9.

The Andrews family has been taking good care of their youngest. Archie. who was diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following statements indicate a need for further home care teaching?
- A.
  
  “He should increase his fluid intake regularly to thin secretions.”
- B.
  
  “We’ll make sure that he avoids exercise to prevent attacks.”
- C.
  
  “He is to use his bronchodilator inhaler before the steroid inhaler.”
- D.
  
  “We need to identify what things trigger his attacks.”
10.

Which of the following instructions should Nurse Cheryl include in her teaching plan for the parents of Reggie with otitis media?
- A.
  
  Placing the child in the supine position to bottle-feed
- B.
  
  Giving prescribed amoxicillin (Amoxil) on an empty stomach
- C.
  
  Cleaning the inside of the ear canals with cotton swabs
- D.
  
  Avoiding contact with people who have upper respiratory tract infections