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WorksheetsReview Respiratory, Infection, Pain
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A nurse is teaching a patient with asthma how to use a peak flow meter. Which of the following steps should the nurse include?
Exhale slowly into the peak flow meter
Stand or sit upright and blow out as hard and fast as you can
Record the average of three peak flow readings
Use the meter only during asthma exacerbations
A patient has a peak flow reading of 60% of their personal best. Which action should the nurse recommend?
Continue with daily medications as usual
Administer rescue inhaler and monitor closely
Seek immediate medical attention
Wait to see if symptoms worsen before taking any action
A child with asthma is in the red zone of their peak flow meter. What is the first action the nurse should advise the family to take?
Take long-acting bronchodilator
Call emergency services immediately
Administer rescue medication
Drink plenty of fluids and rest
Which of the following infections is considered vector-borne?
Mumps
Lyme disease
Measles
Varicella
A 5-year-old child is admitted with RSV. Which symptom would the nurse expect to observe?
Sudden high fever
Clear runny nose and cough
Cyanosis without coughing
Barking cough
The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. What dietary recommendations should the nurse provide?
Low-calorie, high-fiber diet
High-calorie, high-protein diet with fat-soluble vitamin supplements
Gluten-free diet
Low-sodium, low-fat diet
Which of the following interventions should be included for a child post-tonsillectomy?
Encourage the child to cough and deep breathe
Offer citrus juices to help with hydration
Place the child in a side-lying position
Monitor for signs of increased urination
What is the primary method to prevent the spread of infections in pediatric patients?
Use of antibiotics
Adequate immunization
Frequent handwashing
Wearing masks at all times
A nurse is caring for a neonate. Which physiological factor increases the neonate's risk for infection?
Fully developed immune system
Presence of maternal antibodies
Decreased inflammatory response
Low hemoglobin levels
What is the priority nursing intervention for a child with a fever?
Administer antibiotics
Provide fluids and monitor for dehydration
Place the child in warm clothing
Avoid giving antipyretics
Which statement by the parent of a child taking pain medication indicates the need for further education?
"I will give my child pain medicine every 6 hours as prescribed."
"If my child is playing, they must not be in pain."
"I will use distraction techniques to help manage my child’s pain."
"I will track the time between doses to avoid overdosing."
A nurse is providing education on atraumatic care when administering medications to a child. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Allow the child to refuse the medication
Explain the procedure using medical terminology
Use topical anesthetics before injections
Avoid comforting the child to encourage independence
What is the most accurate way to measure a child’s pain if they are non-verbal?
Numeric pain scale
Poker chip tool
FLACC scale
Visual analog scale
Which physiological characteristic in infants makes them more prone to airway obstruction compared to adults?
Larger lung capacity
Larger nasal passages
Larger tongues relative to oropharynx
Greater mucous production
A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who is postoperative. The child is restless and refuses to move the leg where surgery was performed. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to assess and manage the child’s pain?
Encourage the child to move the leg to promote circulation.
Administer prescribed narcotic analgesic immediately.
Use a developmentally appropriate pain assessment tool and evaluate non-verbal cues.
Ask the child to rate their pain on a numeric scale from 0 to 10.
