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A nurse needs to assess a young child’s breathing. Which approach best supports an accurate respiratory assessment?
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5 Common Respiratory and Infectious Disorders Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 5 Common Respiratory and Infectious Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
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A child is diagnosed with pneumonia, but the cause is not yet clear. Which statement best describes when antibiotics are appropriate?
- A
Give antibiotics for every case of pneumonia, regardless of its cause.
- B
Avoid antibiotics in all cases because pneumonia is always viral.
- C
Use antibiotics when bacterial pneumonia is suspected, based on clinical assessment.
- D
Use antibiotics only when pneumonia causes chest pain.
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A 4-year-old with a chronic condition develops symptoms that may be influenza. What is the most appropriate next step?
- A
Contact a clinician promptly because the child is at increased risk; antivirals work best when started early.
- B
Wait several days before contacting a clinician because antivirals are useful only after symptoms have lasted a week.
- C
Use antibiotics first because influenza is a bacterial infection.
- D
Avoid contacting a clinician unless the child develops a fever.
04
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Which findings in a child with a respiratory illness are urgent warning signs that require emergency care? Select all that apply.
- A
The child has severe or worsening difficulty breathing.
- B
The child has a mild runny nose but is breathing comfortably.
- C
The child’s lips or face look blue or gray.
- D
The child has marked chest retractions.
- E
The child has an occasional cough but is drinking normally.
- F
The child has pauses in breathing or cannot drink because of breathlessness.
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Which actions are recommended for respiratory infection prevention and respiratory health? Select all that apply.
- A
Wash hands routinely.
- B
Cover coughs and sneezes.
- C
Clean frequently touched surfaces.
- D
Avoid tobacco smoke.
- E
Keep recommended immunizations up to date.
- F
Share cups to build immunity.
06
True or false
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True or false: Antibiotics treat typical viral bronchiolitis.
- A
True
- B
False
07
True or false
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True or false: Aspirin is an appropriate medicine to give a child who has a viral illness.
- A
True
- B
False
08
Written response
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A caregiver asks about over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for a 4-year-old. These medicines are not recommended for children younger than what age? Enter the cutoff age in years.
09
Written response
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What medical term describes the harsh sound a child may make when breathing in with croup?
10
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For a child 3 years or older with suspected group A strep, a negative rapid test should be followed by a .
11
Fill in the blank
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A clinician diagnoses acute otitis media by examining the .
12
Open ended
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You are preparing a family to care for a child with a respiratory illness at home. What should you include in the medication instructions and follow-up conversation to support safe care?
13
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A child with croup has stridor while resting and is working harder to breathe. What is the most appropriate response?
- A
Keep the child at home and monitor without contacting a clinician.
- B
Offer fluids and wait to see whether the stridor resolves.
- C
Seek urgent medical assessment.
- D
Schedule routine follow-up for a later date.
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When assessing a calm child, for how long should respirations be counted? Give the duration in seconds.
15
Written response
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An infant is 2 months old. What rectal temperature, in degrees Celsius, reaches the threshold for prompt medical evaluation?
16
True or false
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True or false: Pneumonia in children is caused only by bacteria.
- A
True
- B
False
17
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A child has a runny nose, cough, and sore throat consistent with a common cold. Which home-care approach is supported?
- A
Start antibiotics to shorten the illness.
- B
Encourage fluids and rest, and consider saline to help clear nasal congestion.
- C
Use an over-the-counter cough and cold medicine regardless of the child’s age.
- D
Avoid fluids until the cough has stopped.
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A caregiver asks how to help prevent respiratory infections in a child. Which guidance is supported?
- A
Use antibiotics routinely during respiratory-virus season.
- B
Avoid all contact with other children throughout the year.
- C
Keep recommended immunizations current and ask the clinician about current RSV protection.
- D
Stop handwashing once a child has received a seasonal vaccine.
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A young child has ear pain and fever. Which approach to possible acute otitis media is supported?
- A
Arrange a clinical assessment that includes examining the eardrum; some mild cases may be observed with follow-up.
- B
Treat any ear tugging immediately with antibiotics without an examination.
- C
Use a throat culture to confirm every ear infection.
- D
Wait until hearing loss occurs before seeking an assessment.
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At the start of a respiratory assessment, which action best supports an initial appraisal of the child’s condition?
- A
Disturb the child immediately so breathing changes can be measured.
- B
Observe the child before disturbing them, noting appearance, alertness, and breathing pattern.
- C
Assess only the cough because other observations are less useful.
- D
Wait until the child is asleep before considering their color or alertness.