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Infection and Immunity Nur 120 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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Infection and Immunity Nur 120 Exam 1Questions and Answers
Respiratory Disorders - Answer-What is the most common cause of illness and
hospitalization in children
Anatomy of a childs nose - Answer-Infants are nose breathers and produce very little
mucus so they are more susceptible to infection they also have small nasal passages
which makes them more prone to sinus infections
Anatomy of the childs throat - Answer-The placement of a childs tongue can lead to
airway obstruction and they also have larger tonsils
Pallor - Answer-paleness
Cyanosis - Answer-Bluish discoloration of the skin
Acrocyanosis - Answer-Temporary cyanotic condition, usually in newborns resulting in a
bluish color around the lips, hands and fingernails, feet and toenails. May last for a few
hours and disappear with warming.
Tachypnea - Answer-Rapid breathing
Atelectasis - Answer-Collapsed lung; incomplete expansion of alveoli
Stridor - Answer-Strained, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration caused by
obstruction in the pharynx or larynx
Wheezing - Answer-High pitched sound heard in the lungs with asthmatics or lung
disease
Rales - Answer-Cracking sounds heard when the alveoli is filled with fluid may occur
with pneumonia
Bronchiolitis - Answer-Inflammation of the bronchioles that usually occurs in children
younger than 2 years and is often caused by the respiratory syncytial virus.
Pulse Oximetry - Answer-An assessment tool that measures oxygen saturation of
hemoglobin in the capillary beds.
Respiratory distress syndrome - Answer-Respiratory complication in the newborn,
especially in premature infants which requires intensive respiratory care and mechanical
ventilation
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