5 Questions
Why is frequent monitoring of respiratory rate necessary?
To identify hypoxemia early
What is used to measure the respiratory rate in infants?
Observing movement of the abdomen
At what age range does the mean respiratory rate decrease to 25 breaths per minute?
2-5 years
Which step of chest examination involves observing abnormal respiratory noises?
Inspection
How is respiratory rate known in children?
Observing movement of the chest
Test your knowledge of chest examination with this quiz by Dr. Eman Ahmed Abdel Mawgood, a pediatric lecturer at Qena Faculty of Medicine. Learn about the steps of chest examination, including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation, as well as key indicators such as respiratory rate and signs of respiratory distress.
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