PPN 301: Week 10-Practice Test
Questions with Correct/Verified Answers
2026/2027 Updated.
nasopharyngitis - Answer inflammation of the nose and pharynx
Aka common cold
symptoms of nasopharyngitis - Answer Nasal stuffiness
Sneezing
Nasal discharge
Coughing
Sore throat
Fever
Fussiness
Malaise
theurapeutic management of nasopharyngitis - Answer Treat at home - saline water, warm
fluids, water vapour etc.
Promoting comfort
Teach families signs of complications
What are the signs of complications that should be taught to parents about nasopharyngitis? -
Answer High fever and yellow discharge
Chest pain
Ear pain
RSV - Answer respiratory syncytial virus
RSV symptoms - Answer nasal discharge, cough, mild fever, dyspnea, nasal flaring, retractions,
possible cyanosis
How is RSV transmitted? - Answer Contact is most common
How is RSV treated? - Answer Relief of symptoms
Palivizumab vaccine can be given once a month to children who are at high risk of having
serious complications from RSV
, When is RSV season? - Answer November to April
Influenza - Answer flu
Influenza is caused by - Answer Orthomyxovirus types A, B, and C
Clinical manifestations of influenza - Answer Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Runny nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue
Therapeutic management of influenza - Answer Rest
Fluids
Medication to reduce fever or aches
What are the signs of complications for influenza - Answer Long lasting symptoms
Worsening symptoms
What are the types of flu vaccines for children? - Answer Injectable influenza vaccines (IIV4) -
needle, 6mo+
Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) - nasal spray for 2y/o+
What are the emergency warning signs of the flu - Answer Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Cyanosis
Ribs pulling in with each breath
Chest pain
Severe muscle pain - child refuses to walk
Not alert or interacting when awake
Seizures
Fever above 40 C or 104 F
In children less than 12 weeks, any fever
Questions with Correct/Verified Answers
2026/2027 Updated.
nasopharyngitis - Answer inflammation of the nose and pharynx
Aka common cold
symptoms of nasopharyngitis - Answer Nasal stuffiness
Sneezing
Nasal discharge
Coughing
Sore throat
Fever
Fussiness
Malaise
theurapeutic management of nasopharyngitis - Answer Treat at home - saline water, warm
fluids, water vapour etc.
Promoting comfort
Teach families signs of complications
What are the signs of complications that should be taught to parents about nasopharyngitis? -
Answer High fever and yellow discharge
Chest pain
Ear pain
RSV - Answer respiratory syncytial virus
RSV symptoms - Answer nasal discharge, cough, mild fever, dyspnea, nasal flaring, retractions,
possible cyanosis
How is RSV transmitted? - Answer Contact is most common
How is RSV treated? - Answer Relief of symptoms
Palivizumab vaccine can be given once a month to children who are at high risk of having
serious complications from RSV
, When is RSV season? - Answer November to April
Influenza - Answer flu
Influenza is caused by - Answer Orthomyxovirus types A, B, and C
Clinical manifestations of influenza - Answer Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Runny nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue
Therapeutic management of influenza - Answer Rest
Fluids
Medication to reduce fever or aches
What are the signs of complications for influenza - Answer Long lasting symptoms
Worsening symptoms
What are the types of flu vaccines for children? - Answer Injectable influenza vaccines (IIV4) -
needle, 6mo+
Live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) - nasal spray for 2y/o+
What are the emergency warning signs of the flu - Answer Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Cyanosis
Ribs pulling in with each breath
Chest pain
Severe muscle pain - child refuses to walk
Not alert or interacting when awake
Seizures
Fever above 40 C or 104 F
In children less than 12 weeks, any fever
