Pediatrics: Respiratory Alterations questions with correct answers

key pediatric differences in the respiratory system correct answer lack of or insufficient surfactant smaller airways and underdeveloped cartilage obligatory nose breather (infant) less well developed intercostal muscles brief periods of apnea common (newborn) faster respiratory rate; increased metabolic needs eustachian tubes relatively horizontal tonsillar tissue enlarged more flexible larynx, susceptible to spasm surfactant correct answer in lung liquid, decreases surface tension to allow for expansion less than 34 weeks of gestation age correct answer infants have higher risk for respiratory stress distention higher risk from obstruction from mucus correct answer because of smaller airways stuffy nose causes harder time breathing because higher metabolic rate correct answer need for increased oxygen Eustachian tubes correct answer predisposes to more fluid so more ear infections