Infectious Respiratory Problems in Children

A patient with COPD is prescribed oxygen therapy. Which oxygen saturation range should the nurse aim to maintain for this patient?

A patient with chronic bronchitis is admitted to the hospital. Which assessment finding is most closely associated with this condition?

A cystic fibrosis (CF) patient experiences pancreatic insufficiency. Which dietary modification is most appropriate for managing this complication?

A patient with a tracheostomy is at risk for tube obstruction due to thick secretions. Which intervention is most important for preventing this complication?

A pregnant patient with preeclampsia is receiving magnesium sulfate. Which assessment finding indicates magnesium toxicity?

A pregnant patient with chronic hypertension requires pharmacological management. Which category of antihypertensive medications should be avoided during pregnancy?

Which of the following is a symptom of HELLP syndrome, a complication of preeclampsia?

A patient with COPD is prescribed a beta2-agonist bronchodilator. How does this medication help manage their COPD symptoms?

A patient presents with fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath. Their CBC reveals low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. Which of the following conditions is most likely?

A patient's lab results show microcytic anemia. Which of the following conditions is most likely the cause?

A patient with sickle cell disease presents with severe bone pain, fever, and acute chest syndrome. Which of the following interventions is the priority?

A patient with a history of chronic alcoholism is diagnosed with macrocytic anemia. Which of the following deficiencies is most likely contributing to this condition?

Which instruction is most important to emphasize when teaching a patient about taking oral iron supplements for iron deficiency anemia?

A vegan patient presents with fatigue, neuropathy, and glossitis. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

A pregnant patient is diagnosed with folic acid deficiency. What potential complication should the patient be informed about?

A patient is diagnosed with aplastic anemia. Which lab findings would the nurse expect to see?

An infant presents with a loud, harsh holosystolic murmur at the left lower sternal border, accompanied by poor feeding and failure to thrive. An echocardiogram is most likely to reveal which condition?

A child is diagnosed with Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA). Which set of blood pressure readings would the nurse expect to find during the initial assessment?

A newborn is diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). What type of murmur is most closely associated with this condition?

An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) experiences a hypercyanotic episode (Tet spell). Which immediate intervention is most appropriate?

A child is diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). The nurse understands that the pathophysiology of ASD involves:

A premature infant is diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). Which medication is typically administered to promote closure of the PDA in premature infants?

An X-ray of a child with suspected Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) reveals 'rib notching.' What causes this radiographic finding?

A 6-month-old infant is diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot. What medication might be administered to maintain patency of the ductus arteriosus until surgical correction can be performed?

A newborn presents with severe cyanosis unresponsive to oxygen administration. An X-ray reveals an 'egg-on-a-string' heart. Which congenital heart defect is most likely?

An infant with Tricuspid Atresia is being prepared for a three-stage surgical repair. What is the PRIMARY goal of Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) administration in this patient?

An infant with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is exhibiting weak pulses and cold extremities. Which medication is MOST important to administer?

A nurse is caring for an infant with a congenital heart defect and notes increased work of breathing and fluid retention. Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering?

Which nursing intervention is MOST appropriate to include in the care plan for an infant with a cyanotic congenital heart defect to minimize oxygen demand?

An infant with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA) is undergoing a Balloon Septostomy. What is the PRIMARY goal of this procedure?

A preterm infant is diagnosed with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Which medication is MOST likely to be administered to promote closure of the PDA?

Following a successful Blalock-Taussig (BT) shunt placement for Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), what assessment finding would indicate the shunt is functioning effectively?

A pregnant woman is Rh-negative and her fetus is Rh-positive. To prevent Rh incompatibility complications in future pregnancies, which intervention is most appropriate?

A newborn presents with jaundice, and lab results indicate ABO incompatibility. Which treatment is most appropriate to reduce the bilirubin levels?

A patient with polycythemia vera is at risk for increased blood viscosity and clotting. Besides phlebotomy, which intervention is most important to include in the plan of care?

A patient with a history of COPD presents with secondary polycythemia. What is the underlying cause of this condition in this patient?

Which intervention is most important for a patient experiencing a hypertensive crisis with a blood pressure of 190/130 mmHg?

A child is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect resulting in left-to-right shunting. What is the primary physiological consequence of this type of defect?

A patient with aplastic anemia is being considered for treatment. Which of the following represents a definitive treatment option for this condition?

What is the primary goal of administering hydroxyurea to a patient with sickle cell disease?

A child presents with a barking cough, stridor, and mild retractions. Which intervention is the MOST appropriate initial nursing action?

A patient is suspected of having epiglottitis. Which assessment finding would warrant immediate notification of the healthcare provider?

A patient with bronchitis is being discharged. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize in discharge teaching?

An infant is diagnosed with bronchiolitis caused by RSV. Which nursing intervention is MOST important for managing this condition?

A patient is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A patient with a confirmed case of active tuberculosis (TB) is being admitted to the hospital. Which of the following nursing interventions is MOST important?

A patient is experiencing acute respiratory distress due to a suspected upper airway obstruction from laryngeal edema post-extubation. After initial assessment, what is the priority nursing intervention?

A patient with asthma is prescribed both albuterol and fluticasone inhalers. What instructions should the nurse provide regarding their use?

Croup

Epiglottitis

Bronchitis

Bronchiolitis (RSV)

Pneumonia

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Asthma Triggers

Tuberculosis (TB) Management

COPD

Emphysema

Chronic Bronchitis

Oxygen Therapy

Cystic Fibrosis

Preeclampsia

HELLP Syndrome

Tracheostomy Care

Rh Incompatibility

RhoGAM

Erythroblastosis fetalis

Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

Phototherapy

Polycythemia Vera

Hypertension Crisis

Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs)

Anemia

Symptoms of Anemia

Blood Loss Anemia

Hemolytic Anemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Folic Acid Deficiency

Aplastic Anemia

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

Symptoms of ASD

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Symptoms of VSD

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Symptoms of PDA

Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)

Symptoms of CoA

Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)

Treatment for TGA

Tricuspid Atresia

Symptoms of Tricuspid Atresia

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

PGE1 in Cyanotic Defects

General Nursing Care for Cardiac Defects