Child Respiratory

Question 1

Most likely cause of bronchiolitis/respiratory conditions

Answer 1

RSV

contact + droplet

Question 2

Common cause of epiglottitis

Answer 2

Haemophilus influenzae type B (HiB)

Question 3

Most common cause of the common cold

Answer 3

Rhinovirus

droplet

Question 4

Peak flow use

Answer 4

• set sliding marker at bottom
• stand up, not sit
• blow out hard
• mark highest of 3 tests

Question 5

Epiglottis

Answer 5

• abrupt onset
• drooling and does not want to swallow
• absence of spontaneous cough due to edema
  
  • swelling blocks airway
    
    • stridor
  • croaking noise on inspiration
  • hypoxia causes cyanosis
• muffled/hoarse voice
• worse when supine
• restlessness
• high fever
• tachycardia
• tachypnea
• antibiotics, oxygen, steroids, fluids
• NO COUGH

Question 6

Larygeal cartilage

Answer 6

• cricoid
  
  • full circular ring
  • most narrow part of airway
• hyoid
  
  • semi-circle ring
  • supports tongue
• arytenoid muscle
  
  • back of larynx
  • helps vocal cords work
• thyoid
  
  • organ below Adams apple
  • NOT PART OF AIRWAY