Author Question: Which sign is indicative of respiratory distress in infants? a. Nasal flaring b. Respiratory ... (Read 81 times)

Arii_bell · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which sign is indicative of respiratory distress in infants?

a. Nasal flaring
b. Respiratory rate of 55 breaths/minute
c. Irregular respiratory pattern
d. Abdominal breathing

Question 2

Which action for care can be taught to the parents of a 3-year-old child with pneumonia who is not hospitalized?

a. Offer the child only cool liquids.
b. Offer the child a favorite warm liquid drink.
c. Use a warm mist humidifier.
d. Call the physician for a respiratory rate less than 28 breaths/minute.

cupcake16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Infants have difficulty breathing through their mouths; therefore, nasal flaring is usually accompanied by extra respiratory efforts. It also allows more air to enter as the nares flare. A respiratory rate of 55 breaths/minute would be a normal assessment for an infant. Tachypnea would be a respiratory rate of 60 to 80 breaths/minute. Irregular respirations are normal in the infant. Abdominal breathing is common because the diaphragm is the neonate's major breathing muscle.

Answer to Question 2

B
Offering the child favorite fluids will facilitate oral intake. Warm liquids are preferable as they help loosen secretions. Cool mist humidifiers are preferred to warm mist humidifiers. Warm mist is a safety concern and could cause burns if touched by the child. Typically parents are not taught to count their children's respirations and report abnormalities to the physician. Even if this were the case, a respiratory rate of less than 28 breaths/minute is normal for a 3-year-old child. The expected respiratory rate for a 3-year-old child is 20 to 30 breaths/minute.