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Respiratory Pediatric Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which technique should the nurse recommend to the postpartum patient in order to prevent nipple trauma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: If the infant's mouth does not cover as much of the areola as possible, the pressure during sucking will be applied to the nipple, causing trauma to the area. Assessing the nipples for trauma is important; however, it will not prevent sore nipples. Stimulating the breast for less than 5 minutes will not produce the extra milk the infant may need. Soap can be drying to the nipples and should be avoided during breastfeeding.
Question 2 of 5
Following the vaginal birth of a macrosomic infant, the nurse should evaluate the infant for
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Macrosomic infants are at risk for birth injuries, such as clavicle fractures, cephalohematomas, and brachial palsy. Evaluating for hyperglycemia and hyperthermia is important as well, but the priority assessment for a macrosomic infant would be to check for birth injuries, specifically clavicle fractures. An increase in red blood cells would not be the priority assessment in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
The difference between nonphysiologic jaundice (pathologic jaundice) and physiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonphysiologic jaundice appears within the first 24 hours of life, while physiologic jaundice occurs after the initial 24 hours. Nonphysiologic jaundice may lead to kernicterus, progresses from head to body, and both types result from erythrocyte breakdown. Treatment needs to be timely to prevent kernicterus.
Question 4 of 5
Recurrent pneumonia is defined as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The finding of the following pathogen on culture of the lower airways strongly suggests a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.