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Cystic Fibrosis Care and Management

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What is a key aspect of assessing a child's respiratory status for suspected CF?

Listening for bowel sounds

Palpating the abdomen

Checking for symptoms of pneumothorax (correct)

Assessing for peripheral edema

What is a potential complication of malabsorption in children with CF?

Increased appetite

Excessive exercise

Sodium depletion

Cardiovascular compromise (correct)

What is a key consideration for nutritional management in children with CF?

A diet low in fat and calories

A diet high in fiber and protein

A diet composed of foods high in calories and protein and moderate to high in fat (correct)

A diet with restricted salt intake

What is the primary goal of antibiotic administration in children with CF?

To treat specific organisms when the child is symptomatic Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to administer fat-soluble vitamins in a water-miscible solution to children with CF?

To enhance absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of diagnosing CF?

Assessing family history of CF Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic level of chloride in a sweat chloride test for cystic fibrosis?

Greater than 60 mEq/L Signup and view all the answers

What is a gastrointestinal complication of cystic fibrosis?

Steatorrhea Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a pulmonary manifestation of cystic fibrosis?

Kyphosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a diagnostic tool used to rule out infection in cystic fibrosis?

Sputum or throat cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is a prenatal diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?

Chorionic villus sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is a neonatal screening test for cystic fibrosis?

Immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of the malfunction of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) in cystic fibrosis?

Decreased chloride secretion into the airway lumen Signup and view all the answers