Respiratory Problems-Chapter 10-Dunphy questions with correct answers

Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia is most commonly caused by A. Streptococcus pneumoniae B. Mycoplasma pneumoniae C. Haemophilus influenzae D. Staphylococcus aureus - Answer A The most common cause of a persistent cough in children of all ages is A. an allergy B. recurrent viral bronchitis C. asthma D. an upper respiratory infection - Answer B What is the normal respiratory rate of an 18 month old child while awake? A. 58 to 75 breaths per minute B. 30 to 40 breaths per minute C. 23 to 42 breaths per minute D. 19 to 36 breaths per minute - Answer B When you teach clients about using steroid inhalers fro asthma or COPD, what information is essential? A. Keep the inhaler in the refrigerator B. Do not use another inhaler for 10 minutes after the steroid inhaler C. Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler