Practice Question
A nurse is planning care for a child who has suspected epiglottitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Place the child in an upright position
Rationale:
🟢 Epiglottitis is a life-threatening respiratory emergency caused by inflammation of the epiglottis, leading to rapid airway obstruction. The priority is to maintain a patent airway and avoid any interventions that could trigger laryngospasm.
🟢 Placing the child in an upright or tripod position promotes easier breathing by maximizing airway diameter and reducing work of breathing.
🟢 Procedures such as throat cultures, direct visualization with a tongue depressor, or unnecessary movement can cause complete airway blockage and should be avoided until advanced airway management is available.
🟢 The nurse should ensure emergency airway equipment is ready and notify the provider immediately for prompt medical intervention, often in an intensive care setting.
Want to practice more questions like this?
This question is from Custom: NUR 223 G Pediatric Final August 4 Final which contains 68 questions.
More Questions from This Exam
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus- Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus- Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
A nurse is caring fora 6-month-old-infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?
Answer Choices:
The nurse notices that a child is spitting up small amounts of blood in the immediate postoperative period after a tonsillectomy. What would be the best interventions?
Answer Choices:
A nurse teaching to a parent of a child who has a fracture of an epiphyseal plate. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
From Exam
Custom: NUR 223 G Pediatric Final August 4 Final
68 Questions
View Full Exam Start PracticingQuestion Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4