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Pediatric Respiratory Disorders Egans 2026 –
Questions on RDS, TTN, MAS, BPD, PPHN,
Congenital Defects & RSV
What is the definition of an unwell pediatric client? - ANSWER -A
pediatric client who exhibits abnormal findings compared to normal
health indicators.
What are common causes of illness in pediatric clients? - ANSWER -
Infectious, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, and
metabolic conditions.
What are key nursing interventions for unwell pediatric clients? -
ANSWER -Airway management, oxygen therapy, fluid management,
medication administration, and comfort measures.
What is choanal atresia? - ANSWER -A congenital obstruction of the
posterior nares preventing air from entering the nasopharynx.
How does choanal atresia affect newborns? - ANSWER -Newborns
develop respiratory distress as they cannot breathe through their nose.
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What is a common procedure to confirm choanal atresia? - ANSWER -
Passing a soft #8 or #10 French catheter through the posterior nares to
the stomach.
What assessment technique is used for choanal atresia? - ANSWER -
Holding the newborn's mouth closed and compressing one nostril at a
time to check for air hunger.
What treatment options are available for choanal atresia? - ANSWER -
Local piercing of the obstructing membrane or surgical removal of the
bony growth.
What is acute nasopharyngitis? - ANSWER -The most frequent
infectious disease in children, commonly known as the common cold.
What are the initial symptoms of acute nasopharyngitis? - ANSWER -
Nasal congestion, watery rhinitis, and low-grade fever.
What is the typical incubation period for the common cold? - ANSWER -
2 to 3 days.
What is the primary treatment for acute nasopharyngitis? - ANSWER -
No specific treatment; symptomatic relief with antipyretics and saline
nasal drops.
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Pediatric Respiratory Disorders Egans 2026 –
Questions on RDS, TTN, MAS, BPD, PPHN,
Congenital Defects & RSV
What is the definition of an unwell pediatric client? - ANSWER -A
pediatric client who exhibits abnormal findings compared to normal
health indicators.
What are common causes of illness in pediatric clients? - ANSWER -
Infectious, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, and
metabolic conditions.
What are key nursing interventions for unwell pediatric clients? -
ANSWER -Airway management, oxygen therapy, fluid management,
medication administration, and comfort measures.
What is choanal atresia? - ANSWER -A congenital obstruction of the
posterior nares preventing air from entering the nasopharynx.
How does choanal atresia affect newborns? - ANSWER -Newborns
develop respiratory distress as they cannot breathe through their nose.
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What is a common procedure to confirm choanal atresia? - ANSWER -
Passing a soft #8 or #10 French catheter through the posterior nares to
the stomach.
What assessment technique is used for choanal atresia? - ANSWER -
Holding the newborn's mouth closed and compressing one nostril at a
time to check for air hunger.
What treatment options are available for choanal atresia? - ANSWER -
Local piercing of the obstructing membrane or surgical removal of the
bony growth.
What is acute nasopharyngitis? - ANSWER -The most frequent
infectious disease in children, commonly known as the common cold.
What are the initial symptoms of acute nasopharyngitis? - ANSWER -
Nasal congestion, watery rhinitis, and low-grade fever.
What is the typical incubation period for the common cold? - ANSWER -
2 to 3 days.
What is the primary treatment for acute nasopharyngitis? - ANSWER -
No specific treatment; symptomatic relief with antipyretics and saline
nasal drops.
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