27 Study Guide

T/F
Inflammation above the epiglottis causes a barking cough.
True False

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Laryngotracheobronchitis is more severe than epiglotitis.
True False

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Surfactant production accelerates airway luminal growth.
True False

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Failure to produce surfactant at birth results in severe atelectasis and RDS.
True False

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Cystic fibrosis is a disease process primarily caused by hyperresponsive airways that are sensitive to certain environmental triggers.
True False

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Bronchiolotis and asthma produce similar symptoms.
True False

Epiglottitis is characterized by:
A. gradual onset.
B. severe stridor.
C. drooling.
D. All of the above are correct.
E. Both b and c are correct.

Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) is characterized by:
A. mild to moderate stridor, often worse at night.
B. antecedent "cold" symptoms.
C. swelling of subglottic tissues.
D. a barking cough.
E. All of the above are correct.

The most common cause of bronciolitis is:
A. H. influenzae.
B. parainfluenza virus.
C. exposure to allergens.
D. respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Streptococcal pneumonia in children is acute and tends to occur in:
A. the summer.
B. any season.
C. the fall months.
D. the winter.
E. the early spring.

Staphylococcal pneumonia in children has its highest incidence at:
A. 1 week to 2 years.
B. 1 to 4 years.
C. 1 to 12 years.
D. 2 to 3 years.

Bronchiolitis:
A. causes destruction of ciliated cells.
B. can cause atelectasis.
C. can be hyperinflation.
D. All of the above is correct.

All of the following statements about foreign body aspiration are true except:
A. it is a relatively common occurence in childhood.
B. the offending objects include food and toys.
C. it can cause pneumonia and atelectasis.
D. it may cause pneumonias and lung abscess.
E. Both b and c are correct.

Which statement is true concerning cystic fibrosis?
A. Defect results in overproduction of viscous mucus.
B. Infectious complications are common.
C. a, b, and d are correct.
D. It is difficult to detect carriers through genetic testing.
E. It is a multisystem disease.

Which statement is true concerning asthma?
A. Its triggers include allergy, viruses, and exercise.
B. Once asymptomatic for a number of years, affected individuals may be assumed to be cured.
C. It is characterized by hyperresponsive airways.
D. Both a and c are correct.
E. a, b, and c are correct.

Which statement is true concerning RDS of the new born? There is:
A. a right-to-left shunt.
B. absence of surfactant.
C. hypoxic vasoconstriction.
D. All of the above are correct.

Expiratory wheezing
A. respiratory distress syndrome
B. cystic fibrosis
C. SIDS
D. epiglottitis
E. obstructive sleep apnea
F. asthma
G. laryngotracheobronchitis

Autosomal recessive disease
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea

A right-to-left shunt
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea

Adenotonsillar hypertrophy
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea

Acute, life-threatening infection
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea

Parainfluenza virus
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea

Prone position increases incidence
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea

Spasm of vocal cords occurs as inflammation intensifies
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea

Inflammatory basis with hyperresponsive airways
a. asthma
b. cystic fibrosis
c. laryngotracheobronchitis
d. SIDS
e. epiglottitis
f. respiratory distress syndrome
g. obstructive sleep apnea