Which breathing exercise should the nurse have an asthmatic 3-year-old perform to increase her expiratory phase?

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Question 1 of 5

Which breathing exercise should the nurse have an asthmatic 3-year-old perform to increase her expiratory phase?

A. Use an incentive spirometer B. Breathe into a paper bag C. Blow a pinwheel D. Take several deep breaths

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement indicates the parent needs further teaching on how to prevent his other children from contracting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

A. I should make sure that both my children receive Synagis (palivizumab) injections for the remainder of this year. B. I should keep my infected child away from his brother until he has recovered. C. I should insist that all people who come in contact with my children wash their hands thoroughly before playing with them. D. I should insist that anyone with a respiratory illness avoid contact with my children until they are well.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Assessment of a newborn reveals uneven gluteal (buttocks) skin creases and a 'clunk' when Ortolani maneuver is performed. What would the nurse suspect?

A. overriding of the pelvic bone B. normal newborn variation C. slipping of the periosteal joint D. developmental hip dysplasia

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A woman in preterm labor at 30 weeks of gestation receives two 12-mg doses of betamethasone intramuscularly. The purpose of this pharmacologic treatment is to:

A. Stimulate fetal surfactant production. B. Reduce maternal and fetal tachycardia associated with ritodrine administration. C. Suppress uterine contractions. D. Maintain adequate maternal respiratory effort and ventilation during magnesium sulfate therapy.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

New parents are asked to sign the consent for their son to be circumcised. They ask for the nurse's opinion of the procedure. How should the nurse respond?

A. You should talk to the health care provider about this if you have any questions.' B. Let's talk about it, because there are advantages and disadvantages.' C. It's a safe procedure, and it's best for male infants to be circumcised.' D. Although it may be a somewhat painful experience for the baby, I would allow it if I were you.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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