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newbem

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When auscultating breath sounds of an infant with respiratory syncytial virus, which assessment would the nurse immediately report?
 
  a. Respiration rate decrease from 40 to 32 breaths/min
  b. Heart rate decrease from 110 to 100 beats/min
  c. Quiet chest from previous assessment of wheezing
  d. Oxygen saturation of 90

Question 2

Which initial intervention will the nurse suggest to the parents of a child experiencing laryngeal spasm?
 
  a. Take the child outside in the cool air.
  b. Bring the child directly to the emergency department.
  c. Take the child to the bathroom and turn on a hot shower.
  d. Have the child drink plenty of fluids.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A quiet chest after assessment of wheezing indicates occlusion of air pathways and impending respiratory arrest. All other options are within normal range for infants undergoing oxygen administration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The child experiencing laryngeal spasm should be placed in a high-humidity environment, such as the bathroom with a hot shower running. The humidity liquefies secretions and reduces spasm.





 

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