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NCLEX Pediatric Respiratory Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An infant presents with lethargy in the newborn nursery on the second day of life. On further examination, vital signs are stable and muscle tone is slightly decreased, with sluggish reflexes noted. Other physical characteristics are noted as being normal. Lab tests reveal a decreased hematocrit and increased blood sugar. The nurse suspects that the infant may be exhibiting signs and symptoms of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The signs and symptoms described, such as lethargy, decreased muscle tone and reflexes, decreased hematocrit, hyperglycemia, and acidosis, are consistent with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or periventricular hemorrhage (PIVH). If the infant had respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), there would be more respiratory symptoms present. If the infant had retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), there would be signs and symptoms related to the eyes.
Question 2 of 5
Grunting is produced by expiration against a partially closed glottis and is an attempt to maintain positive pressure in the airway for as long as possible. It is MOST commonly associated with which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The MOST consistent clinical manifestation of pneumonia is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The MOST common complaint in patients with bronchiectasis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
All the following inhalation therapies in cystic fibrosis are true EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.