Nursing Decision-Making and Assessment in Pediatric Respiratory Conditions Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common pediatric respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways?

Croup
Pertussis
Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
#2

In pediatric respiratory assessment, which vital sign is typically monitored most closely?

Heart rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Temperature
#3

Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with acute bronchiolitis in infants?

Barking cough
High fever
Wheezing
Tachypnea
#4

What is the primary diagnostic test used to confirm the presence of asthma in children?

Chest X-ray
Spirometry
Blood gas analysis
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
#5

What is the most common cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in children?

Pneumonia
Sepsis
Smoke inhalation
Trauma
#6

Which of the following is a key feature of respiratory distress in infants?

Low heart rate
Decreased respiratory effort
Grunting during expiration
Increased oxygen saturation
#7

What is the recommended position for infants with bronchiolitis to optimize respiratory function?

Supine
Prone
Sitting upright
Lying on the side
#8

Which of the following is a typical sign of impending respiratory failure in pediatric patients?

Decreased heart rate
Bradypnea
Cyanosis
Hypotension
#9

Which medication is commonly administered to infants with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to reduce the severity of symptoms?

Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Albuterol
Ribavirin
#10

Which of the following is NOT a common complication of prolonged mechanical ventilation in pediatric patients?

Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Barotrauma
Respiratory alkalosis
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
#11

What is the primary goal of nursing interventions for children with respiratory distress?

Maintaining adequate hydration
Preventing hypothermia
Promoting adequate oxygenation
Minimizing pain
#12

What is the primary cause of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants?

Maternal smoking during pregnancy
Exposure to high levels of oxygen
Use of mechanical ventilation
Chronic lung infections
#13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants?

Wheezing
Nasal congestion
Fever
Bradykinesia
#14

Which of the following is a potential complication of using high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy in pediatric patients?

Hypothermia
Pneumothorax
Hypercapnia
Hypoxemia

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