Assessment of Childhood Respiratory Diseases

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What is the most common cause of upper respiratory tract obstruction in children aged 6 months – 6 years?

  • Influenza A virus
  • Rhinovirus
  • Diphtheria
  • Parainfluenza virus type I (correct)

Which virus accounts for 60% of cases of croup?

  • Adenovirus
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Parainfluenza virus type II (correct)
  • Influenza B virus

What is one of the main clinical manifestations of croup syndrome?

  • Joint pain
  • Watery eyes
  • Stridulous breathing (correct)
  • Persistent cough

Which scale is commonly used for determining the severity of stenosis in croup?

<p>Westley Scale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common bacterial cause of bacterial superinfection associated with croup?

<p>Streptococcus pneumoniae (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of croup syndrome?

<p>Rough 'barking' cough (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range of children to be assessed for severity of respiratory diseases?

<p>2 months to 5 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in assessing a sick child with respiratory disease?

<p>Ask the mother about the child's problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for a repeated appeal?

<p>Use the TREAT the CHILD scheme (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the anatomical location of inflammation in croup syndrome?

<p>Larynx and trachea (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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