Chapter 18: Care of children and young people with respiratory problems

1. A silent chest is …

  1. A sign that the chest is clear of infection
  2. A pre-terminal sign
  3. Seen only in young children
  4. A sign of improvement

Answer: B

2. Approximately how many children in the UK are affected by asthma?

  1. 1 in 100
  2. 1 in 5
  3. 1 in 11
  4. 1 in 50

Answer: C

3. If two parents are both carriers for cystic fibrosis, what is the chance of their child being affected by the disease?

  1. 1 in 2
  2. 1 in 3
  3. 1 in 1
  4. 1 in 4

Answer: D

4. Stridor is…

  1. The drawing in of the rib cage on inspiration
  2. Crackling sounds heard on inspiration or expiration
  3. A low-pitched noise similar to snoring
  4. A high-pitched noise heard on inspiration

Answer: D

5. Bronchiolitis is most commonly caused by which virus?

  1. Parainfluenza
  2. Haemophilus influenza
  3. Respiratory syncytial virus
  4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer: C