Assessment of a Child's Respiratory System

Question 1

What are the signs of Increased WOB?

Answer 1

• Difficulty speaking/feeding
• Expiratory grunting
• Recession – Tracheal tug, Supraclavicular, Intercostal, Subcostal
• Accessory muscles – Nasal flaring, Head bobbing

Question 2

What is the NR of RR depending on age?

Answer 2

• Newborn - 40-60 breaths/min
• 1 week to 3 months - 30-50 breaths/min
• 3 months to 2 years - 30-40 breaths/min
• 2 to 10 years - 14-24 breaths/min
• >10 years - 12-20 breaths/min