34 Questions
Which physical change can children with chronic respiratory illnesses develop due to increased capillary growth in the fingertips?
Clubbing of the fingers
What causes a harsher, strident sound on inspiration in individuals with an obstruction at the base of the tongue or in the larynx?
Stridor
What type of sound occurs if an obstruction is in the lower trachea or bronchioles?
Wheezing
What is the term used for the elongated anteroposterior diameter of the chest seen in children with chronic obstructive lung disease?
Pigeon breast
What is heard when the alveoli become fluid-filled due to diminished or absent breath sounds?
Fine crackling sounds (rales)
What is the term for the loud and hollow sound heard on percussion over lung spaces in individuals with an elongated anteroposterior chest diameter?
Tympanic resonance
What is the role of a nurse in preparing a child and family for an illness?
Both providing emotional support and information on what to expect throughout the illness
Why are respiratory disorders more serious in children than in adults?
Because children's respiratory tracts are smaller and therefore more likely to become obstructed
What is the range of respiratory disorders in children?
From minor illnesses such as upper respiratory tract infections to life-threatening lower respiratory tract diseases
Why do parents need nursing support when their child has a respiratory disorder?
Because respiratory disorders can be difficult to evaluate and may change quickly
What is the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders in children?
To prevent a minor problem from turning into a more serious one
How do very young children react when their breathing becomes labored?
They panic
What type of disease is asthma classified as?
Chronic inflammatory
What is a common cause of asthma exacerbations?
All of the above
Which of the following is a symptom of bronchitis?
Nonproductive cough
What is a recommended prevention method for bronchitis?
Annual flu vaccination
What is a common pathogen that causes bronchitis?
All of the above
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with bronchitis?
Monitoring respiratory status
What is the primary function of the lungs?
Provide oxygen for cellular metabolism
Which lung sound is best heard on the main stem of the bronchi and bronchioles?
Bronchial sound
What causes the sound of coughing?
Rapid expiratory air movement past the glottis
Which abnormal breath sound can be heard in patients with asthma?
Wheezing
Where is the Vesicular sound primarily heard?
Alveoli
Which sound is similar to crumpling paper and is heard during abnormal breath sounds?
Plural friction rub
What is the primary management strategy for rheumatic fever?
Antibiotic therapy
What is the hallmark symptom of Kawasaki disease?
Strawberry tongue
What is the primary goal of management in Kawasaki disease?
Reducing immune response
What is the most common age range for rheumatic fever?
6-15 years
What is the primary cause of endocarditis?
Streptococci
What is the name of the anemia caused by a deficiency of folic acid?
Macrocytic anemia
What is the primary symptom of anemia?
Skin pallor
What is the best method of administration for iron supplementation?
Parenteral
What is the primary reason for giving Vitamin C with iron supplementation?
To increase absorption
What is the primary cause of iron-deficiency anemia?
All of the above
Learn about the fundamental nursing role in helping children and families adjust to illnesses, including providing emotional support. Explore common childhood respiratory disorders and their management.
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