Ch. 385 Flashcards
1
Q
Laryngeal cartilages fr superior to inferior
A
Epiglottic, arytenoid, thyroid, cricoid (EATC)
2
Q
Narrowest portion of the upper airway in children younger than 10 yr of age
A
Cricoid
3
Q
Bark- like or brassy cough and may be associated with hoarseness, inspiratory stridor, and respiratory distress
A
Croup
4
Q
The ___ account for approximately 75% of acute URTI
A
Parainfluenza viruses types 1, 2, and 3
5
Q
Most patients with croup are between the ages of ___, with the peak in ___
A
3 mo and 5 yr, the 2nd yr of life
