Author Question: In which of the following conditions may bronchial hygiene therapy be considered for infants or ... (Read 32 times)

wenmo · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

In which of the following conditions may bronchial hygiene therapy be considered for infants or children? 1. Hyaline membrane disease 2. Foreign body aspiration 3. Cystic fibrosis 4. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)

a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following sizes (internal diameter) of endotracheal tubes would you select to intu-bate a 4-year-old child?

a. 3 mm
b. 4 mm
c. 5 mm
d. 7 mm

Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Secretion retention is common in children who have pneumonia, BPD, cystic fibrosis, and bron-chiectasis. Bronchial hygiene therapy can also be valuable in the initial management of aspirated foreign bodies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Table 53-9 provides recommendations regarding endotracheal tube and suction catheter sizes for infants and children.