Author Question: A mother brought her 2-year-old son to the physician. He has been coughing up secretions and having ... (Read 30 times)

viki · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A mother brought her 2-year-old son to the physician. He has been coughing up secretions and having wheezy breathing ever since choking on food 6 months ago. The physician diagnosed the boy with bronchiectasis. What could be the cause?

a. Cystic fibrosis
b. Measles
c. Asthma
d. Aspiration

Question 2

A neonate in respiratory distress will often dilate his or her nostrils to:

a. facilitate inspiration.
b. nurse more easily.
c. sneeze out amniotic fluid.
d. raise the intrapleural pressure.

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

Answer to Question 1

D
The patient's history and physical signs indicate aspiration of food. The airway blockage can lead to bronchiectasis. Although cystic fibrosis and measles can lead to bronchiectasis, the patient's presentation does not match with either. Asthma is not related to bronchiectasis.

Answer to Question 2

A
Dilation of the nostrils will make inspiration easier in the premature neonate. None of the other listed options are affected by dilated nostrils.