CHILD DISORDERS (RESPI - intro x assessment)

Question 1

Lower respiratory tract

Answer 1

Bronchi
Bronchioles
Alveoli

Question 2

Inspiration function

Answer 2

• Delivers WARM and MOISTENED air to the alveoli
• Transport oxygen across the alveolar membrane

Question 3

Expiration function

Answer 3

Allows carbon-filled air to DISCHARGE

Question 4

what are the 4 factors that Increases the Respiratory Rate

Answer 4

• Diminished PO2 levels
• Increased PCO2 levels
• Increased body acidity
• Temperature and Blood Pressure

Question 5

A series of expiratory coughs after a deep inspiration

Answer 5

Paroxysmal Cough

Question 6

Caused by the stimulation of the nerves of the respi tract mucosa by the presence of dust, chemicals, mucus, inflammation

Answer 6

COUGH

Question 7

This increases the chest pressure decreasing the venous return to the heart

Answer 7

COUGH

Question 8

An increased respi rate

Answer 8

Tachypnea

Question 9

A decreased respi rate

Answer 9

Bradypnea

Question 10

When should you count respiration rate when assessing a child ?

Answer 10

Before waking the child

Question 11

Non-rigid part of the chest draws INWARD because of DECREASED INTRAPLEURAL PRESSURE

Answer 11

RETRACTIONS

Question 11

Can be an effect of hypoxia

Answer 11

RESTLESSNESS

Question 12

Blue tinge to the skin which can indicate hypoxia

Answer 12

CYANOSIS

Question 13

Change in the angle between the fingernail and the nailbed because of increased capillary growth in fingertips

Answer 13

CLUBBING OF FINGERS

Question 14

Softer and Longer Inspiratory Sound

Answer 14

VESICULAR BREATHING

Question 15

Longer and softer expiratory sound

Answer 15

TUBULAR or BRONCHIAL BREATHING

Question 16

Snoring sound which can connote obstruction in the nose and pharynx

Answer 16

RHONCHI

Question 17

Extra of abnormal breath sound

Answer 17

ADVENTITIOUS BREATH SOUND

Question 18

Harsh sound on inspiration which can connote obstruction at the base of the tongue or in the larynx

Answer 18

STRIDOR

Question 19

Expiratory whistle sound

Answer 19

WHEEZE

Question 20

Fine crackling sound over the alveoli

Answer 20

RALES

Question 21

Elongated anteroposterior diameter of the chest caused by trapped air

Answer 21

PIGEON CHEST

Question 22

4 components of BGA

Answer 22

• Partial pressure of O2
• Partial pressure of CO2
• pH
• HCO3 / carbonic acid

Question 23

invasive method of determining the effectiveness of ventilation and acid-base status

Answer 23

BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS (BGA)

Question 24

non invasive technique to measure the oxygen saturatio

Answer 24

PULSE OXIMETER

Question 25

Continuous, non-invasive technique to measure oxygen saturation; electrodes heated to 44 C attached to the chest causing vasodilation and brings peripheral arterial blood to the surface

Answer 25

TRANSCUTANEOUS OXYGEN MONITORING

Question 26

Reveals information about microorganisms causing the diseases of Upper Respi Tract Infection

Answer 26

NASOPHARYNGEAL CULTURE

Question 27

Diagnose an infection by the syncytial virus saline instilled to the nose and then aspirated and send to lab for analysis

Answer 27

RSVNW / Respiratory Syncytial Virus Nasal Washings

Question 28

Analysis of sputum; deep breathing for cough progression

Answer 28

SPUTUM ANALYSIS

Question 29

Shows areas of infiltration or consolidation lungs

Answer 29

CHEST X RAY

Question 30

Introduction of radiopaque solution in respi tract through USN (Ultrasonic Nebulizer) or catheter

Answer 30

BRONCHOGRAPHY

Question 31

Measure force of inertia, elasticity and flow resistance

Answer 31

PULMONARY FUNCTION STUDIES

Question 32

Device used for Pulmonary Function Studies

Answer 32

SPIROMETER