NR 328 PEDS RESPIRATORY QUIZ
1. When assessing a child removed from an oxygen tent, a nurse recognizes which of the following
signs and symptoms as an early indication of hypoxemia?
a. Nonproductive cough
b. Hypoventilation
c. Nasal flaring
d. Nasal stuffiness
2. A child experiencing an acute asthma attack presents to the emergency department. Which of
the following medications should a nurse prepare to administer to the child as an interventions
for an acute asthma attack?
a. Terbutaline (Brethine)
b. Beclomethasone dipropionate (QVAR)
c. Prednisone (Deltasone)
d. Albuterol (Proventil)
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a child and family regarding management of the child’s
asthma. Instruction is given on monitoring the child for any adverse reactions to the prescribed
medication, fluticasone propionate (Flovent). Which of the following is an adverse reaction or side
effect of this medication that the child’s parents should report to the primary care provider?
a. Change in mood
b. Difficulty speaking, hoarseness, and/or white patches in the mouth
c. Tachycardia and tremors
d. Fatigue and malaise
4. The primary function of the tonsils is to
a. contribute to the functioning of the Eustachian tube
b. filter and protect against invading pathogens
c. play a role in the formation of antigens
d. promote nasal and sinus drainage
5. A nurse is caring for a child in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. When assessing
the child, the nurse recognizes which of the following as signs and symptoms of postoperative
bleeding?
a. Hgb of 11.6 and Hct of 37%
b. Inflamed and reddened throat
c. Frequent swallowing and clearing of the throat
d. Blood-tinged mucus
6. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the postoperative care for a child
following a tonsillectomy?
a. Encourage the child to blow nose gently to clear the sinuses
b. Notify the primary care provider if clots or blood-tinged mucous are observed in emesis
c. Avoid red-colored liquids and milk-based foods initially
1. When assessing a child removed from an oxygen tent, a nurse recognizes which of the following
signs and symptoms as an early indication of hypoxemia?
a. Nonproductive cough
b. Hypoventilation
c. Nasal flaring
d. Nasal stuffiness
2. A child experiencing an acute asthma attack presents to the emergency department. Which of
the following medications should a nurse prepare to administer to the child as an interventions
for an acute asthma attack?
a. Terbutaline (Brethine)
b. Beclomethasone dipropionate (QVAR)
c. Prednisone (Deltasone)
d. Albuterol (Proventil)
3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a child and family regarding management of the child’s
asthma. Instruction is given on monitoring the child for any adverse reactions to the prescribed
medication, fluticasone propionate (Flovent). Which of the following is an adverse reaction or side
effect of this medication that the child’s parents should report to the primary care provider?
a. Change in mood
b. Difficulty speaking, hoarseness, and/or white patches in the mouth
c. Tachycardia and tremors
d. Fatigue and malaise
4. The primary function of the tonsils is to
a. contribute to the functioning of the Eustachian tube
b. filter and protect against invading pathogens
c. play a role in the formation of antigens
d. promote nasal and sinus drainage
5. A nurse is caring for a child in the postoperative period following a tonsillectomy. When assessing
the child, the nurse recognizes which of the following as signs and symptoms of postoperative
bleeding?
a. Hgb of 11.6 and Hct of 37%
b. Inflamed and reddened throat
c. Frequent swallowing and clearing of the throat
d. Blood-tinged mucus
6. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the postoperative care for a child
following a tonsillectomy?
a. Encourage the child to blow nose gently to clear the sinuses
b. Notify the primary care provider if clots or blood-tinged mucous are observed in emesis
c. Avoid red-colored liquids and milk-based foods initially
