Author Question: A 1-month-old infant admitted to the emergency department in respiratory distress exhibits a regular ... (Read 96 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 1-month-old infant admitted to the emergency department in respiratory distress exhibits a regular pattern of breathing followed by brief periods of apnea, then tachypnea for a short time, eventually returning to a normal respiratory rate.

The nurse documents this finding as which of the following? A) Hypoventilation
B) Hyperventilation
C) Periodic breathing
D) Stridor

Question 2

Which of the following would the nurse do first for a 5-year-old girl with profound bradycardia?

A) Provide oxygen at 100
B) Administer epinephrine as ordered
C) Use warming blankets
D) Perform gastric lavage

bhavsar · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Periodic breathing is regular breathing with occasional short pauses followed by rapid breathing for a short period and then eventually resumption of a normal respiratory rate. Hypoventilation refers to a decrease in the depth and rate of respirations. Hyperventilation refers to an increased depth and rate of respirations. Stridor refers to a high-pitched, easily audible inspiratory noise.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The most common cause of profound bradycardia is respiratory compromise, hypoxia, and shock; thus, oxygenation and ventilation are the priorities. If the bradycardia persists, the next step would be to administer epinephrine or atropine as ordered. Hypothermia or toxic ingestion can cause bradycardia. Treating the underlying problem will relieve the bradycardia.