Pediatric Respiratory Squarecap Questions

Question 1

You are caring for a 6 month old patient on the pediatric respiratory floor. During your morning assessment, you notice your patient has nasal flaring and substernal retractions. What type of distress is your patient in?

A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) None

Answer 1

B

Question 2

You are working in the ER and four patients have been diagnosed with RSV. Which patient are you least concerned with possibly developing serious complications from RSV?

A) 3 week old infant girl
B) 4 month old born at 24 weeks
C) 3 year old boy who attends preschool
D) 4 year old boy with reactive airway disease

Answer 2

C

Question 3

You are caring for a toddler with a foreign body aspiration. You know that is most likely in the right bronchus because in children it is shorter, wider, and more vertical than the left

A) True
B) False

Answer 3

A

Question 4

You are providing education to a foster parent who has recently been placed with a child that has cystic fibrosis. Which statement indicates a need for more teaching?

A) I will monitor and limit sodium intake
B) Meals should be high protein, high calorie
C) Follow up appointments with pulmonary specialist is important
D) Enzymes should be taken before snacks and meals

Answer 4

A

Question 5

You are precepting a student in the ER. A 3 year male patient comes into the ER with a temp of 102, drooling, muffled speech, and in the tripod position. Which action by the student would be incorrect?

A) Monitor 02 saturation
B) Waiting to start an IV until after the airway is stabilized
C) Obtaining an airway kit for the bedside
D) Asking patient to open his mouth and say “Ahhh”

Answer 5

D