Author Question: An infant has been diagnosed with staphylococcal pneumonia. Nursing care of the child with pneumonia ... (Read 160 times)

madam-professor · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An infant has been diagnosed with staphylococcal pneumonia. Nursing care of the child with pneumonia includes which intervention?

a. Administration of antibiotics
b. Frequent complete assessment of the infant
c. Round-the-clock administration of antitussive agents
d. Strict monitoring of intake and output to avoid congestive heart failure

Question 2

An infant with bronchiolitis is hospitalized. The causative organism is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The nurse knows that a child infected with this virus requires what type of isolation?

a. Reverse isolation
b. Airborne isolation
c. Contact Precautions
d. Standard Precautions

tkempin · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Antibiotics are indicated for bacterial pneumonia. Often the child has decreased pulmonary reserve, and clustering of care is essential. The child's respiratory rate and status and general disposition are monitored closely, but frequent complete physical assessments are not indicated. Antitussive agents are used sparingly. It is desirable for the child to cough up some of the secretions. Fluids are essential to kept secretions as liquefied as possible.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
RSV is transmitted through droplets. In addition to Standard Precautions and hand washing, Contact Precautions are required. Caregivers must use gloves and gowns when entering the room. Care is taken not to touch their own eyes or mucous membranes with a contaminated gloved hand. Children are placed in a private room or in a room with other children with RSV infections. Reverse isolation focuses on keeping bacteria away from the infant. With RSV, other children need to be protected from exposure to the virus. The virus is not airborne.