Pediatric Respiratory Disorders (Croup, RSV) Practice Questions
18 free Pediatric Respiratory Disorders (Croup, RSV) practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which diagnosis is most likely for a 2-year-old child presenting at night with a sudden onset “barky” cough, hoarse voice, and inspiratory stridor that worsens…
- Q2. In the outpatient or emergency setting for a child with mild croup (stridor only when upset, no distress at rest), which treatment is recommended for all patie…
- Q3. What is a key nursing priority in the care of a hospitalised infant with RSV bronchiolitis?
- Q4. A child with moderate to severe croup (continuous stridor, retractions, hypoxia) would likely need which additional intervention?
- Q5. Which of the following is not generally recommended as routine therapy for typical bronchiolitis due to Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
- Q6. Which sign in an infant with suspected bronchiolitis should prompt urgent attention and possible escalation of care?
- Q7. A child with croup is brought by parents for home care. Which of the following instructions is most appropriate?
- Q8. Which of the following is most likely in a child with croup?
- Q9. During RSV season, which preventive measure is recommended for children at high risk (e.g., premature infants, congenital heart disease)?
- Q10. In the management of bronchiolitis, what is the typical approach to diagnostic imaging and routine testing?
- Q11. A 3-year-old child with recurrent croup episodes (3–4 nights each winter) presents for evaluation. Which aspect should the nurse emphasise?
- Q12. An infant hospitalised with RSV bronchiolitis has O₂ saturation of 88% on room air. The nurse’s next action should be:
- Q13. For a child with croup, what is the major benefit of early corticosteroid administration?
- Q14. A toddler with bronchiolitis remains adequately fed and oxygenated, with O₂ sat 95% on room air, mild wheeze and no dehydration. According to many pathways, wh…
- Q15. Which of the following is a red-flag sign in a child with croup that requires immediate escalation?
- Q16. In nursing care for an infant with RSV, which infection-control measure is most important in the hospital setting?
- Q17. Which statement is true regarding mist/humidified air in croup and bronchiolitis?
- Q18. A 7-month-old infant with RSV is feeding poorly, has tachypnoea and signs of dehydration. What is an appropriate nursing priority?