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Question 1 of 5

Which child is at highest risk for requiring hospitalization to treat respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?

A. A 2-month-old who was born at 36 weeks.

B. A 16-month-old with a tracheostomy.

C. An 18 month-old with a congenital heart defect.

D. A 4-year-old who was born at 30 weeks.

Correct Answer: A 2-month-old who was born at 36 weeks.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is concerned with the prevention of communicable disease. Primary prevention results from

A. Early diagnosis.

B. Immunizations.

C. Treatment of disease.

D. Strict isolation.

Correct Answer: Immunizations.

Question 3 of 5

What is the first-line treatment for a neonate with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

A. Inhaled nitric oxide

B. Surfactant therapy

C. Mechanical ventilation

D. Positive pressure ventilation (PPV)

Correct Answer: Surfactant therapy

Question 4 of 5

A neonate born at 32 weeks of gestation is experiencing apnea. What is the most appropriate treatment?

A. Nasal CPAP

B. Caffeine therapy

C. Surfactant administration

D. Mechanical ventilation

Correct Answer: Caffeine therapy

Question 5 of 5

One of the early signs of hypoxic respiratory failure is

A. Nasal flaring

B. Grunting

C. Diaphoresis

D. Tachypnea

Correct Answer: Tachypnea

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