Nursing Decision-Making and Assessment in Pediatric Respiratory Conditions Quiz

Bronchiolitis is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways in children.

Respiratory rate is the vital sign most closely monitored in pediatric respiratory assessment.

Wheezing is a common symptom associated with acute bronchiolitis in infants.

Spirometry is the primary diagnostic test used to confirm the presence of asthma in children.

Pneumonia is the most common cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in children.

Grunting during expiration is a key feature of respiratory distress in infants.

Sitting upright is the recommended position for infants with bronchiolitis to optimize respiratory function.

Cyanosis is a typical sign of impending respiratory failure in pediatric patients.

Ribavirin is commonly administered to infants with RSV to reduce the severity of symptoms.

Respiratory alkalosis is not a common complication of prolonged mechanical ventilation in pediatric patients.

The primary goal of nursing interventions for children with respiratory distress is promoting adequate oxygenation.

The primary cause of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants is the use of mechanical ventilation.

Bradykinesia is not a characteristic of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants.

Pneumothorax is a potential complication of using high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy in pediatric patients.