Management Flashcards
Question
Correct Answer
Tracheostomy is usually done around the:
C. 2nd and 3rd tracheal ring
A four-year-old male aspirated a peanut. You would expect to find it in which area on bronchoscopy?
A. Right bronchus
The management of croup (laryngotracheitis) includes?
C. High humidity
Stridor is:
C. Noisy breathing
The most common cause of stridor in a newborn:
B. Laryngomalacia
Which of the following is a late complication of tracheostomy?
D. Subglottic stenosis
A one-month-old female baby with increased breathing sound when eating or crying. What is the most likely diagnosis?
D. Laryngomalacia
A picture of vocal cord nodules. Which one of the following is the best management?
B. Laser surgery
What is the breathing noise sound in laryngomalacia called?
D. Inspiratory stridor
What is the most common cause of stridor in children?
A. Laryngomalacia
An infant was born with trouble breathing (obstructive symptoms). According to what you see, he most likely has:
A. Glossoptosis
Biphasic stridor is produced from?
B. Glottic area
All the following could be presenting symptoms of laryngomalacia EXCEPT:
B. Throat pain
Following surgery, a one-month-old baby develops a cough while drinking milk. The cause is:
A. Unilateral vocal paralysis
Which is false regarding indications of tracheostomy?
A. Visualize the trachea and bronchial tree
A girl presents with bilateral foul-smelling discharge from the nose:
B. Foreign body
Which of the following is a predisposing factor for subglottic stenosis?
B. Prolonged intubation
What is the BEST way to diagnose Choanal atresia?
A. CT of nose and paranasal sinuses
A 1-year-old girl underwent a laryngoscopy and this image was observed. What is your diagnosis?
A. Laryngomalacia
What type of noisy breathing presents with bilateral vocal paralysis?
B. Biphasic stridor
What is the primary treatment for subglottic stenosis in neonates?
C. Tracheostomy
Which of the following is the most common presenting symptom of vocal cord paralysis?
B. Hoarseness
A patient with recurrent croup-like symptoms unresponsive to treatment likely has:
D. Subglottic stenosis
What is the definitive diagnostic tool for confirming tracheoesophageal fistula?
B. Bronchoscopy
Which of the following is a key sign of epiglottitis in children?
B. Tripod positioning
What is the initial management step in a case of suspected foreign body aspiration?
B. Heimlich maneuver
A patient with post-tracheostomy bleeding after 7 days is most likely experiencing:
D. Arteriotracheal fistula
Which of the following tests is most effective in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea?
A. Polysomnography
In a patient presenting with noisy breathing and drooling, what is the first priority in management?
A. Secure the airway
What is the characteristic feature of laryngotracheobronchitis on X-ray?
A. Steeple sign
