A5- New and emerging respiratory virus threats to children Flashcards
1
Q
Why are children susceptilble to outbreak?
A
• Their mouths are closer to the ground
• They put their fingers in their mouths
and eyes more
• They pick up and play with things that
look interesting
• They put these things in their mouths
2
Q
TRUE OR FALSE
children ventiliation to minute volume is higher than adults
A
TRUE
- Infant 300 ml/kg/min
- Adult 85 ml/kg/min
3
Q
What is an epidemic?
A
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
4
Q
A
