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Which structure in infants is not fully developed, making them more susceptible to infections?
Which structure in infants is not fully developed, making them more susceptible to infections?
- Alveoli
- Sinuses (correct)
- Bronchi
- Trachea
What is a characteristic of the respiratory system in children that increases the risk of lower airway obstruction?
What is a characteristic of the respiratory system in children that increases the risk of lower airway obstruction?
- Presence of surfactant
- Increased number of alveoli
- Well-developed sinuses
- Narrower bronchi and bronchioles (correct)
What is a common observation in children with respiratory illness that indicates a potential risk of hypoxemia?
What is a common observation in children with respiratory illness that indicates a potential risk of hypoxemia?
- Rapid heartbeat
- Cyanosis (correct)
- Excessive sweating
- Flushed cheeks
What type of breathing is typically observed in children less than 7 years of age?
What type of breathing is typically observed in children less than 7 years of age?
What is a common physical assessment finding in children with respiratory illness that may indicate airway obstruction?
What is a common physical assessment finding in children with respiratory illness that may indicate airway obstruction?
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Why are infants more susceptible to infections?
Why are infants more susceptible to infections?
The sinuses are not fully developed in infants, making them more vulnerable to infections.
What makes children more prone to lower airway obstruction?
What makes children more prone to lower airway obstruction?
Children have narrower bronchi and bronchioles compared to adults, increasing the chances of obstruction in the lower airways.
What sign indicates a possible risk of hypoxemia in children?
What sign indicates a possible risk of hypoxemia in children?
Cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin, especially around the lips and fingertips, indicates a lack of oxygen in the blood, suggesting a potential risk of hypoxemia.
What kind of breathing is common in young children?
What kind of breathing is common in young children?
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What sound suggests airway obstruction in children?
What sound suggests airway obstruction in children?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System in Infants and Children
- In infants, the immune system is not fully developed, making them more susceptible to infections.
- In children, the narrower diameter of the airways increases the risk of lower airway obstruction.
- A common observation in children with respiratory illness that indicates a potential risk of hypoxemia is nasal flaring.
- Diaphragmatic breathing is typically observed in children less than 7 years of age.
- A common physical assessment finding in children with respiratory illness that may indicate airway obstruction is wheezing or stridor.
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