General

Question 1

Barking cough?

Answer 1

Subglottic pathology: croup

Question 2

Brassy cough?

Answer 2

Compression of large intrathoracic airways

Question 3

Early morning cough?

Answer 3

Asthma

Question 4

Early evening cough/ cough when lying supine

Answer 4

Upper Airways w/ post-nasal drip

Question 5

Paroxysmal coughing spell w/ inspiratory gulp of air often w/ vomiting apnoea cyanosis convulsions

Answer 5

Whooping cough

Question 6

Respiratory Rates for children?

Answer 6

Neonates: 40-50 (tachy > 60)
infants(2-12): 25-40 (>50)
1-5 yrs: 20-30 (>40)
5-10 yrs: 15-25
10 - 16: 15 -20

Question 7

Define: Chronic cough

Answer 7

Longer than 21 days

Question 8

Define: wheeze

Answer 8

High pitched polyphonic musical sound usually heard during expiration caused especially bynarrowing of the small airways

Question 9

What is the most common cause of a wheeze in older the children?

Answer 9

Asthma

Question 10

Define Stridor

Answer 10

A high pitched inspiratory sound originating from narrowing of the extrathoracic airways

Question 11

Signs of respiratory distress?

Answer 11

Tachypnoea
Rib and sternal retraction 
cyanosis 
grunting 
feeding difficulties 
loss of consciousness

Question 12

How often do children get respiratory tract infection per year?

Answer 12

5-6 times