5 Questions
Which structure in infants is not fully developed, making them more susceptible to infections?
Sinuses
What is a characteristic of the respiratory system in children that increases the risk of lower airway obstruction?
Narrower bronchi and bronchioles
What is a common observation in children with respiratory illness that indicates a potential risk of hypoxemia?
Cyanosis
What type of breathing is typically observed in children less than 7 years of age?
Abdominal breathing
What is a common physical assessment finding in children with respiratory illness that may indicate airway obstruction?
Stridor
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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