This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What modality is believed to be the cause of a decrease in the reported incidence of epiglottitis ... (Read 28 times)

rl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 16, 2018
What modality is believed to be the cause of a decrease in the reported incidence of epiglottitis over the past decade?
 
  a. Vaccine
  b. Better diet
  c. Improved epidemiology reporting
  d. Better quality of air

Question 2

Which of the following clinical findings is not typically seen in patients with epiglottitis?
 
  a. High fever
  b. Stridor
  c. Barking cough
  d. Drooling


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

wfdfwc23

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Evidence suggests that the incidence of epiglottitis is decreasing among children, probably be-cause of the use of vaccines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient does not have a croupy bark but instead has a muffled voice.


rl

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

amandanbreshears

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Karl Marx (1818–1883) believed that the roots of human misery lay in class conflict, the ... Karl Marx (1818–1883) believed that the roots of human misery lay in class conflict, the ...
Durkheim believed that modern societies produce feelings of isolation, much of which come from the ... Durkheim believed that modern societies produce feelings of isolation, much of which come from the ...
Over the past four decades, the self-reported health of married men and women has remained high, ... Over the past four decades, the self-reported health of married men and women has remained high, ...
Incidence of acute hepatitis B in the United States, 1980–2008. Incidence of acute hepatitis B in the United States, 1980–2008.
Malaria Ecology versus Incidence of Malaria Malaria Ecology versus Incidence of Malaria
Digital illustration of a fish that was believed to have become extinct during the Cretaceous Period Digital illustration of a fish that was believed to have become extinct during the Cretaceous Period
Video: Structure of Amino Acid, Peptide Bonds & Polypeptides

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library