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 Blanks

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