[14] Pediatric Respiratory Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is the leading cause of disease in children?
A. Hypertension B. Pneumonia C. Obesity D. Acute Respiratory Infection E. Diarrhea
A
D
2
Q
What is the leading cause of death in children?
A. Accidents B. Pneumonia C. Malignant Neoplasms D. Congenital Anomalies E. Diarrhea
A
A
Dependent on age group as well
3
Q
What symptom or sign is the best predictor of pneumonia among children?
A
Tachypnea
4
Q
Which laboratory study is the most helpful in conforming pneumonia in children?
A
Chest XRay
5
Q
What do you give to prevent pneumonia?
A
Vaccine
Zinc
6
Q
What is the single most important factor in determining the etiology of pediatric pneumonia?
A. Severity
B. Age
C. Crackles
A
B
