Respiratory Disorders (Pediatric)

Question 1

Parts of the Upper respiratory tract

Answer 1

Nasal Cavity
Pharynx
Larynx

Question 2

Parts of Lower Respiratory Tract

Answer 2

Trachea
Bronchi
Lungs

Question 3

Components of Blood gas analysis and their normal levels

Answer 3

pH (7.35 - 7.45)
Pco2 (35 - 45)
HCO3 (22 - 26)
Po2 (95% - 100%)

Question 4

is an invasive procedure associated with removal of fluid or air from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

Answer 4

Thoracentesis

Question 5

Disorders of Upper Respiratory tract

Answer 5

Acute Nasopharyngitis (common cold)
Choanal Atresia
Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Adenitis
Laryngitis
CROUP(LARYNGOTRACHEOBRONCHITIS)

Question 6

What virus causes Acute Nasopharyngitis

Answer 6

rhinovirus

Question 7

Incubation period for Acute Nasopharyngitis

Answer 7

2-3 days

Question 8

Nursing intervention if Viral Infection

Answer 8

increase hydration, vitamins, rest, and nutritious foods

Question 9

Nursing intervention if Bacterial Infection

Answer 9

taken full course as prescribed, take with food, do not take with milk, increase water intake

Question 10

What is Choanal Atresia

Answer 10

narrowing or blockage of the nasal airway by tissue

Question 11

in choanal atresia, If surgery is unavailable what should be done?

Answer 11

Intubation and tracheostomy

Question 12

when should choanal atresia be treated

Answer 12

Treated by surgery after birth before 6 mos.