15 Questions
Which area of the respiratory tract is involved in upper respiratory infections?
Pharynx
What is the most common infectious agent causing respiratory tract infections in children?
Influenza virus
At what age do healthy full-term infants have a presumed lower infection rate due to maternal antibodies?
3 months old
Which infectious agent is NOT commonly involved in respiratory tract infections in children?
Staphylococci
What factors influence the etiology and course of respiratory tract infections in children?
Age, season, living conditions, and preexisting medical problems
Respiratory syncytial virus is not a common cause of respiratory tract infections in children.
False
The lower respiratory tract includes the bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
True
Healthy full-term infants younger than 3 months old are not presumed to have a lower infection rate due to maternal antibodies.
False
Rhinovirus is not a common infectious agent causing respiratory tract infections in children.
False
Living conditions do not influence the etiology and course of respiratory tract infections in children.
False
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of gastroenteritis?
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine
How is diarrhea classified based on duration?
Acute or chronic
What is the main consequence of gastroenteritis in terms of global health?
Malnutrition and death
What is the approximate global annual incidence of gastroenteritis cases?
~2,000,000,000 cases
Which age group is particularly vulnerable to gastroenteritis?
Children under 5 years old
Learn about nursing care management for pediatric patients with upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Understand the etiology, characteristics, and nursing interventions for respiratory infections in children.
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