Exam 16: Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Which of the following are the most frequent etiologic agents associated with 80% of all croup I.Parainfluenza I II.Parainfluenza II III.Parainfluenza III IV.Respiratory syncytial virus V.Adenovirus

Females tend to present with bacterial tracheitis more often than do males.

Epiglottitis classically affects what age group of children

When intubation is indicated for bacterial tracheitis, what is significantly notable in regard to the endotracheal tube (ETT)

Historically, what is the most Common cause of epiglottitis

The mortality rate for patients with bacterial tracheitis has dramatically increased since the 1900s.

What Complication most often occurs in Conjunction with bacterial tracheitis

What are the classic presentations of croup I.Harsh barking Cough II.High-grade fever III.Respiratory distress IV.Levels of stridor V.Raspy, hoarse voice

All of the following are treatment options for croup except:

What laboratory values are affected when epiglottitis is present I.Elevated leukocyte Counts II.Negative blood cultures III.Positive blood cultures IV.Elevated creatinine V.Elevated gluCose level

Which of the following is a classic sign of epiglottitis

What is the role of the registered respiratory therapist in managing a patient with epiglottitis I.Maintain normal resting ventilator settings. II.Assess arterial blood gases. III.Check for cuff leaks. IV.Administer minimal circuit changes. V.Extubate within the first week of intubation.

Children with bacterial tracheitis usually present with which of the following signs I.High-grade fever II.Cough III.Stridor IV.Sudden onset of symptoms

What CortiCosteroid is most Commonly used in the treatment of croup

Currently, what form of intubation is preferred for epiglottitis

The diagnosis for croup is frequently made based on history and physical examination.

What information does the Westley croup sCore provide

What is angioedema

What are the four Ds for epiglottitis I.Dysphagia II.Drooling III.Dyspnea IV.Dysphonia V.Discharge VI.Deterioration of glottis

What is Considered the most definitive way to diagnose bacterial tracheitis