Pediatric Nursing Demystified

(^86) Pediatric Nursing Demystified
Grunting
Nasal flaring
Cyanosis
Flaccidity

Test Results

Diagnosis is based on infant’s history, physical examination, lab results,

and chest radiographs.

Chest radiograph reveals fibrosis of the lungs.

Treatment

Prenatal steroids

Administration of exogenous surfactant

Diuretics

Bronchodilators

Oxygen therapy

Nursing Interventions

Ongoing physical examinations

Observing and accessing the infant’s response to respiratory therapy

Monitoring pulse oximetry and arterial oxygen concentration

Hyperventilation and suctioning when indicated

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1. The nurse would know that which of the following would be appropriate for an
   infant diagnosed with staphylococcal pneumonia?
   a. Administer a course of antibiotics as prescribed.
   b. Intense intake and output measures to detect cardiac overload.
   c. Support the infant with intense antitussive therapy.
   d. Complete assessments hourly.
   Answer:


2. An infant with bronchiolitis is hospitalized. The causative organism is respiratory
   syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following would be an expected mode of treatment
   while hospitalized?
   a. Reverse isolation
   b. Airborne isolation
   c. Contact isolation
   d. Negative-pressure isolation
   Answer:

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