#5: Bronchitis; URI

Question 1

High suspicion for PNA and requires CXR with any one of the following 5 criteria:

Answer 1

1- HR>100 BPM
2- RR>24 breaths/min
3- Temperature>38 degrees C (100.4 F)
4- Chest exam findings of egophony, focal consolidation, or tactile fremitus
5- Pt age>64 y.o.

Question 2

SARS transmission can occur via these methods: (3)

Answer 2

1- fomite txr
2- aerosol
3- droplet infx

Question 3

SARS lab findings include: (4)

Answer 3

• elevated LFTs
• lymphocytopenia
• prolonged coagulation studies
• thrombocytopenia