Author Question: The nursing student reads the diagnosis of a lower respiratory infection in a patient's chart. The ... (Read 54 times)

future617RT · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nursing student reads the diagnosis of a lower respiratory infection in a patient's chart. The student knows that the lower respiratory system is composed of which structures? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Alveoli
B.
Bronchi
C.
Larynx
D.
Lungs
E.
PharynX

Question 2

During a well-child visit, the pediatric nurse performs a physical assessment on a 2-year-old patient. Which of the following developmental characteristics would the nurse expect to be the case for a child of 2 years?

A.
Average weight gain is 10 to 12 lb/year.
B.
The digestive system grows rapidly, increasing caloric needs.
C.
The salivary glands reach adult size.
D.
Stomach capacity increases to about 200 mL.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
The lower respiratory tract is composed of the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. The larynx and pharynx are part of the upper respiratory system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
By 2 years, the child's salivary glands reach adult size (Murphy, 2004). The average toddler gains 5 to 6 lb/year (2.3 to 2.7 kg/year). The stomach capacity increases to about 500 mL, and the growth of the child's digestive system slows during the toddler years, which leads to a reduction in caloric needs from those during the infant period.