What would be the most likely cause of bronchiolitis
Respiratory syncytial virus
A smoker diagnosed with lung cancer was exposed to air pollution, asbestos sand radiation. What had the biggest impact on the cancer
Cigarette smoke
A man with 40 year history smoking has chest pain, cough, and atypical cushing syndrome, has metastatic cancer. What is the most likely type of cancer
Small cell carcinoma
What would be tried first with a 10 year old with sleep apnoea
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
What is the most likely cause of croup in a one year old
Viral infection
What are the most likely symptoms of croup in a one year old
Respiratory stridor and barking cough
The most important predisposing factor in a new born with respiratory distress syndrome
Premature birth
A new born with respiratory distress syndrome develops atelectasis because of
Lack of Surfactant
A newborn has respiratory distress syndrome. The condition appeared
Within minutes of birth
A child with respiratory distress syndrome was found on assessment to have a sinking in the subclavical and intercostal areas of the thorax was noted on inspiration, This is called
Retractions
Cystic fibrosis is an
Autosomal recessive disease
A child with cystic fibrosis would demonstrate elevated levels of which of these compounds on both sweat and salivary gland secretions
Sodium
ABaby presents with failure to thrive and frequent, loose and oily stools. Sweat test shows increased chloride. Which of the following would also accompany this disease
A thick mucous
The main cause of respiratory difficulties in individuals with cystic fibrosis
Recurrent pneumonia
SIDS most often occurs between--------- months of age
3-4- months of age
Risk factors associated with SIDS
Frequent respiratory infections
To prevent SIDS parents should
Lay infants on their back to sleep
The mucociliary blanket is formed by the products excreted from
Bronchial gland and goblet cells
What is the process whereby air is moved into the lungs
Inspiration
What factors may affect airway efficiency
Injury allergies diseases
What is the area of gas exchange between the lungs and the blood stream
Alveoli
The mucociliary blanket is comprised of
Sol-gel film
The role of surfactant in the lung is to
Reduce surface tension
Bronchodilation is an end result of
Release from the adrenal medulla
Which is not part of the central control of respiration
Carotid and aortic bodies
Which type of aerosol therapy is often more suitable for paediatric patients
nebulisers
In the case of aerosol therapy in lower respiratory tract infections