10 Questions
Why are infants and toddlers described as barrel chested?
Due to the lack of bony structures to ribs/chest
Why do infants and toddlers sometimes have to use a bulb to remove mucus from their nose?
Because they are obligatory nose breathers up to 3 months
Why do children have fewer alveoli and underdeveloped interscostal muscles?
Due to their smaller lung capacity
What makes children more prone to retractions when in respiratory distress?
Lack of bony structures to ribs/chest
Why do children breathe faster when they are sick?
Due to their smaller lung capacity
Why are infants and toddlers described as barrel chested?
Due to their underdeveloped interscostal muscles
What makes children more prone to retractions when in respiratory distress?
Lack of bony structures to ribs/chest
Why do infants and toddlers sometimes have to use a bulb to remove mucus from their nose?
Because they are obligatory nose breathers up to 3 months
Why do children have fewer alveoli and underdeveloped interscostal muscles?
Due to their narrow airways
Why are children described as abdominal breathers?
Due to their underdeveloped interscostal muscles
Test your knowledge on the unique characteristics of the pediatric respiratory system, including the absence of bony structures to the ribs and chest, reliance on diaphragm for breathing, and narrow airways. Learn about differences in breathing patterns and anatomical structures in infants and toddlers.
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