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What is the primary reason for peripheral vasoconstriction in a child with respiratory illness?
What is the primary reason for peripheral vasoconstriction in a child with respiratory illness?
- To conserve oxygen for vital organs (correct)
- To reduce anxiety and confusion
- To increase blood flow to the brain
- To increase respiratory rate
What is the primary purpose of the cough reflex in the respiratory tract?
What is the primary purpose of the cough reflex in the respiratory tract?
- To induce tachypnea
- To stimulate the nerves of the respiratory tract mucosa
- To clear excess mucus or foreign bodies from the respiratory tract (correct)
- To reduce cardiac tissue perfusion
What is the term for a series of expiratory coughs after a deep inspiration?
What is the term for a series of expiratory coughs after a deep inspiration?
- Hypoxic coughing
- Tachypneic coughing
- Paroxysmal wheezing
- Paroxysmal coughing (correct)
What is often the first indicator of respiratory distress in young children?
What is often the first indicator of respiratory distress in young children?
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What is a common sign of respiratory distress in infants?
What is a common sign of respiratory distress in infants?
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Why is it important to ask about alternative or home remedies used by the patient?
Why is it important to ask about alternative or home remedies used by the patient?
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