NUNP 6541 Pediatric Final Exam-with verified answers-2022

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NUNP 6541 Pediatric Final Exam-with verified answers-2022 Recommended treatment for RSV in a 7 month old (outpatient) Correct answer- Use of saline drops and suctioning of the nares. Indic... ations of when to use antipyretics. Signs of respiratory distress or dehydration. Guidelines for feeding an infant with signs of mild respiratory distress which includes smaller more frequent feedings; monitoring of the respiratory rate; and guarding against vomiting. The parents should be educated that the child may have the symptoms over the course of 2-3 weeks Epiglottitis s/s Correct answer- Acute and rapid onset of high fever, chills, and toxicity. Severe sore throat and drooling saliva. Will not eat or drink, muffled (hot potato) voice, and anxiety. Sitting posture with hyperextended neck with open-mouth breathing. Stridor, tachycardia, and tachypnea Epiglottitis prevention Correct answer- Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine Steeple sign Correct answer- a radiologic sign found on radiograph where the subglottic tracheal narrowing produces a shape of a church steeple which supports a diagnosis of croup Foreign body aspiration antibiotic? Correct answer- Depends on the nature of the material aspirated, plus the location and degree of obstruction. Bronchial or laryngeal foreign body aspiration, a bronchoscopy must be performed for removal of the foreign body CONTINUED.... [Show More]

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