Peds Respiratory

Multiple Choice

What are some common symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections in children?

• Nasal discharge, irritability, sore throat, cough, and general discomfort

• High fever and rash

• Vomiting and diarrhea

• Joint pain and swelling

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of alveoli in the lungs?

• Facilitate gas exchange

• Produce mucus

• Filter dust particles

• Transport oxygen in blood

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of laryngomalacia?

• Weakness in airway walls

• Floppy epiglottis causing stridor

• Usually clears as child grows

• Requires immediate surgery

Open Ended

Explain how the symptoms and treatment of sinusitis in children differ from those of laryngomalacia.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key difference between bronchitis and pneumonia?

• Bronchitis affects the bronchi, while pneumonia affects the alveoli

• Pneumonia is always caused by viruses, bronchitis by bacteria

• Bronchitis always requires antibiotics, pneumonia does not

• Pneumonia never affects children

Open Ended

Describe the precautions and treatments recommended for infants hospitalized with RSV infection.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for tonsillitis and adenoiditis in children?

• Providing cool mist vaporizer

• Salt-water gargles

• Tonsillectomy for all children under 3 years old

• Throat lozenges (if age-appropriate)

Multiple Select

Which of the following systems are affected by cystic fibrosis?

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Skin

• Reproductive system

Fill in the Blank

Oral pancreatic preparations are given to help children with cystic fibrosis to ___ and absorb food.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of treatment for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm babies?

• Administering antibiotics

• Applying only required oxygen to prevent tissue trauma

• Performing surgery

• Providing high-calorie diet

Open Ended

Discuss the risk factors and preventive measures for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Multiple Select

What are some key differences between a common cold (coryza) and allergic rhinitis in children?

• A cold usually presents with fever, while allergic rhinitis does not.

• Allergic rhinitis is associated with sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, while a cold is not.

• A cold often leads to complications like bronchitis and ear infections, while allergic rhinitis does not.

• Allergic rhinitis causes purulent nasal discharge, while a cold does not.

Multiple Choice

What are the main goals of cleft palate surgery in children?

• To close the opening in the roof of the mouth, support normal speech development, and prevent food from coming out of the nose

• To improve the appearance of the lips only

• To make breathing easier through the nose

• To shorten the duration of feeding times