Assessment of Respiratory Distress

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What is the typical shape of an infant's airway?

Hour-glass shaped

Cylindrical

Tubular

Funnel-shaped (correct)

At what age do the frontal sinuses develop?

Around 6 to 8 years old (correct)

At birth

In adolescence

During early school-age

What type of sound is produced when there is an obstruction at the base of the tongue or in the larynx?

Wheezing

Rhonchi

Rales

Stridor (correct)

What is the characteristic of an infant's chest diameter?

Narrower than in adults Signup and view all the answers

Why are infants more prone to respiratory distress?

Due to their small nares and obligate nose breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the characteristic chest shape seen in chronic obstructive lung disease?

Pigeon chest Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary irritant in asthma?

Environmental tobacco smoke Signup and view all the answers

What is often the first indicator of respiratory distress in young children?

Tachypnea Signup and view all the answers

What is a common therapy used to improve oxygenation in patients with respiratory disorders?

Oxygen administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of wheezing in asthma?

Best heard upon expiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of chest physiotherapy in respiratory disorders?

To promote mucus clearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy in asthma?

To help labored breathing and prevent hypoxemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of viral pharyngitis?

Rhinorrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of lung collapse in preterm newborns?

Crying and O2 administration may aerate the alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?

Sweat testing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for children with asthma?

Humidification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of incentive spirometry in respiratory disorders?

To improve lung function Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of secondary atelectasis?

Respiratory tract obstruction Signup and view all the answers