SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Nursing Department
NUR 146
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING 2 (CLINICAL AREA)

Name: ___________________________________Group: ________Date:_____

TEST I:

Supply the missing term or the information requested:

1. The upper respiratory tract functions to _____________, _____________, and

_____________air.

2. Five common terms used to describe respiratory dysfunctions are

_____________, _____________, _____________, _____________, and
_____________.

3. The most dangerous periods following a tonsillectomy are the _____________,

and the _____________ to _____________day.

4. Children with symptoms of epiglottitis should never be examined with a tongue

blade because the gagging might cause _____________.

5. Three symptoms of epiglottitis are _____________, _____________, and

_____________.
TEST II.

CASE STUDY:

Rebecca O’Shea is a 2-year-old with cystic fibrosis. Her mother is a working single
parent. Rebecca was admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Her
mother expresses concern that Rebecca will die because working makes it difficult
for her to perform the respiratory care Rebecca requires.

1. What are the major problems you would address for Rebecca during her hospital
stay?

2. Your discharge plan would need to address what family needs?

3. How might community agencies be beneficial in assisting Rebecca and her

mother?

TEST III.

1. Develop a discharge teaching plan for parents of infants or children with an

upper respiratory infection.