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What is the typical shape of an infant's airway?
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?
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?
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?
What is the characteristic of an infant's chest diameter?
Why are infants more prone to respiratory distress?
Why are infants more prone to respiratory distress?
What is the term for the characteristic chest shape seen in chronic obstructive lung disease?
What is the term for the characteristic chest shape seen in chronic obstructive lung disease?
What is the primary irritant in asthma?
What is the primary irritant in asthma?
What is often the first indicator of respiratory distress in young children?
What is often the first indicator of respiratory distress in young children?
What is a common therapy used to improve oxygenation in patients with respiratory disorders?
What is a common therapy used to improve oxygenation in patients with respiratory disorders?
What is the characteristic of wheezing in asthma?
What is the characteristic of wheezing in asthma?
What is the primary purpose of chest physiotherapy in respiratory disorders?
What is the primary purpose of chest physiotherapy in respiratory disorders?
What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy in asthma?
What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy in asthma?
What is a common symptom of viral pharyngitis?
What is a common symptom of viral pharyngitis?
What is the characteristic of lung collapse in preterm newborns?
What is the characteristic of lung collapse in preterm newborns?
What is the diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?
What is the diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for children with asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for children with asthma?
What is the primary purpose of incentive spirometry in respiratory disorders?
What is the primary purpose of incentive spirometry in respiratory disorders?
What is the indication of secondary atelectasis?
What is the indication of secondary atelectasis?
