Respiratory system

Question 1

what are observable signs for respiratory dysfunction in children?

Accessory____ use

flaring_____

circumoral______

sternal_____

pallor

capillary refil >____ seconds

Answer 1

• muscle
• nares/ nostriles
• pallor
• retractions
• 3 seconds

Question 2

what is RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)

Answer 2

an acute viral respiratory infection which affects the bronchioles.
Respiratory syncytial virus infection, usually called RSV, is a lot like a bad cold. It causes the same symptoms. And like a cold, it is very common and very contagious. Most children have had it at least once by age 2.

Question 3

How is RSV manifested?

it begins with a simple____

nasal_______

mild____

trouble __

nonproductive paroxysmal____

____ with flaring nostrils and rectractions

possible___

Answer 3

• upper respiratory infection
• discharge
• fever
• breathing
• cough
• tachypnea
• wheezing

Question 4

How is asthma different from RSV?

Answer 4

asthma= inflammation of the airways resulting in obstruction