Pediatric Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions

Course overview

Objectives: The goal of this module is to provide the nurse with a review of lower respiratory tract anatomy and lower respiratory tract conditions and infections, including pathophysiology, symptoms and management options. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to: List 2 reasons why children are more at risk for respiratory distress than adultsName a noninfectious respiratory condition and discuss 2 symptomsDifferentiate between 3 lower respiratory infectionsDiscuss the rationale for droplet isolation