High risk maternal child health nursing 4 exam 3

High risk maternal child
health nursing 4 exam 3

,Why are children at higher risk for airway obstruction?

Smaller airway diameter.




Why must infants breathe through their nose?

Obligate nose breathing.




What tongue characteristic affects infant breathing?

Large tongue.




What epiglottis characteristic do infants have?

Floppy epiglottis.




What throat tissues are enlarged in children?

Tonsils.




What rib position affects infant breathing?

Horizontal ribs.

, Why do infants tire easily during respiratory distress?

Weak respiratory muscles




Why is the infant nervous system not fully developed?

Incomplete myelination.




What skull openings allow infant brain growth?

Fontanels and sutures.




Why do infants struggle with temperature control?

Immature thermoregulation.




What are common signs of pediatric respiratory distress?

Grunting, nasal flaring, retractions, stridor, wheezing, tachypnea.




What are the nursing priorities for respiratory distress in children?

Positioning, oxygen, suctioning, medications.




What causes acute nasopharyngitis (common cold)?