WorksheetsWeek 5: Respiratory Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name one way a child’s airway is different from an adult’s (think size, structurally, or developmentally)
A child is sitting in a tripod position (leaning forward, hands on knees). What does this usually mean?
a) They are resting comfortably
b) They are trying to breathe more easily
c) They are relaxing after activity
d) They are trying to relieve stomach pain
Which of the following signs and symptoms are indicative of Respiratory distress in a 2 month old? (Select all that apply)
a) RR 60
b) Head bobbing
c) Belly breathing
d) Nasal flaring
What is one thing you would teach parents to help their child recover from a breathing problem at home?
A parent asks how to help prevent ear infections in their 1 year old. Which response is best?
a) Avoiding lying the baby down with a bottle
b) Limiting outdoor play/stroller walks in cool weather
c) Giving extra baths each week
d) Tedious cleaning with cotton tipped applicators meant for babies
Which of the following respiratory disorders is characterized by airway hyper-responsiveness, airway edema, narrowing, and mucous production?
a) Bronchiolitis
b) Cystic Fibrosis
c) Asthma
d) Pneumonia
Which of the following findings is most characteristic of croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) in young children?
a) Sudden onset of drooling and difficulty swallowing
b) Barking cough and inspiratory stridor
c) Chronic thick mucus production and poor weight gain
d) Productive cough with high fever and crackles in lungs
A preterm infant experiences a pause in breathing and the monitor alarms. Which action should the nurse take first?
a) Assess airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC)
b) Notify the physician immediately
c) Document the event in the chart
d) Call the parents
CF patients are at higher risk for respiratory infections. What strategies would you teach caregivers to reduce infection risk at home and in community settings?
Which of the following foods is/are safest to give a 2-year-old to reduce the risk of choking?
a) Whole grapes
b) banana slices
c) Raw carrot sticks
d) Popcorn
