Question 1

LTB is primarily seen in children between 6 months and 6 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the arterial blood gas changes that develop in the severe LTB or epiglottitis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-pH

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A)  Increases
B)  Decreases
C)  Normal B

Question 3

The white blood cell count is elevated in patients with epiglottitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A fever is associated with patients who have LTB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The onset of acute epiglottitis is considered abrupt. It typically develops over a period of 2 to 4 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Compared with LTB, the inspiratory stridor heard in acute epiglottitis is usually softer and lower in pitch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) is most commonly caused by a viral infection. The most frequently seen etiologic agent(s) is/are the Parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Acute epiglottitis most often occurs in children between 4 and 8 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

MATCHING
Match the arterial blood gas changes that develop in mild to moderate LTB or epiglottitis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-HCO3-

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases
B)  Decreases
C)  Normal

Question 10

Which of the following is commonly seen on the lateral neck X-ray of the patient with epiglottitis?

Accepted Answer

A)   III and V only
B)   II and IV only
C)   I, II, and IV only
D)   II, III, and V only

Question 11

In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-C(a-v)

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal
B)  Decreases
C)  Increases
D)  Normal or decreased
E)  Normal or increased

Question 12

Epiglottitis is seen more often in boys than girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Aerosolized racemic epinephrine is usually administered to children with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   LTB
B)   Epiglottitis
C)   Both LTB and epiglottitis

Question 14

LTB is most common during the spring and summer months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In LTB the child's inspiratory stridor is typically loud and high in pitch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-S/   T A) Normal B) Decreases C) Increases D) Normal or decreased E) Normal or increased" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > S/ S/   T A) Normal B) Decreases C) Increases D) Normal or decreased E) Normal or increased" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > T

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal
B)  Decreases
C)  Increases
D)  Normal or decreased
E)  Normal or increased C

Question 17

The white blood count is elevated in patients with LTB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-O2ER

Accepted Answer

A)  Normal
B)  Decreases
C)  Increases
D)  Normal or decreased
E)  Normal or increased

Question 19

Hoarseness is associated with epiglottitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

MATCHING
Match the arterial blood gas changes that develop in mild to moderate LTB or epiglottitis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-PaCO2

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases
B)  Decreases
C)  Normal

Exam 40: Croup Syndrome: Laryngotracheobronchitis and Acute Epiglottitis

LTB is primarily seen in children between 6 months and 6 years of age.

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Match the arterial blood gas changes that develop in the severe LTB or epiglottitis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -pH

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The white blood cell count is elevated in patients with epiglottitis.

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A fever is associated with patients who have LTB.

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The onset of acute epiglottitis is considered abrupt. It typically develops over a period of 2 to 4 hours.

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Compared with LTB, the inspiratory stridor heard in acute epiglottitis is usually softer and lower in pitch.

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Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) is most commonly caused by a viral infection. The most frequently seen etiologic agent(s) is/are the Parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3.

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Acute epiglottitis most often occurs in children between 4 and 8 years of age.

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MATCHING Match the arterial blood gas changes that develop in mild to moderate LTB or epiglottitis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -HCO3-

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Which of the following is commonly seen on the lateral neck X-ray of the patient with epiglottitis?

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In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -C(a-v)

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Epiglottitis is seen more often in boys than girls.

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Aerosolized racemic epinephrine is usually administered to children with which of the following conditions?

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LTB is most common during the spring and summer months.

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In LTB the child's inspiratory stridor is typically loud and high in pitch.

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In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. - S/ T

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The white blood count is elevated in patients with LTB.

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In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -O2ER

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Hoarseness is associated with epiglottitis.

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MATCHING Match the arterial blood gas changes that develop in mild to moderate LTB or epiglottitis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -PaCO2

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MATCHING Match the arterial blood gas changes that develop in mild to moderate LTB or epiglottitis to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -HCO₃^-

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In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. - _S/ _T

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In patients with LTB or epiglottitis, match what develops in the oxygen indices to the items listed below. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -O₂ER

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