I HUMAN CASE STUDY WEEK 4 5 YEAR OLD CHILD CC; COUGH AND
TROUBLE BREATHING ACTUAL EXAM 100% WITH QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. Chief Complaint & History of Present Illness (HPI)
Onset: When did the cough and shortness of breath start?
Duration: How long has this lasted?
Progression: Is it getting worse, better, or staying the same?
Character: What is the cough (dry, productive, barking, whooping, etc.)?
Severity: How bad is the shortness of breath? Can the child talk/eat normally?
Triggers: Any known triggers (exercise, allergens, cold air, smoke)?
Alleviating/Aggravating Factors: What makes it better or worse?
Associated Symptoms:
Fever?
, Runny nose or congestion?
Wheezing?
Chest pain?
Stridor (high-pitched noise when breathing in)?
Cyanosis (blue lips/skin)?
Poor appetite or lethargy?
2. Past Medical History (PMH)
History of asthma, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, or other lung disease?
Any hospital admissions for respiratory diseases?
Any long-term illnesses (e.g., congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis)?
3. Birth & Developmental History
Any pregnancy or delivery complications?
Was the infant premature?
Are they meeting development milestones?
4. Medications & Allergies
Any current medications (including inhalers)?
Any environmental or drug allergies known?
5. Family History
Any family members with asthma, allergies, or lung disease?
Any history of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
6. Social & Environmental History
Exposure to secondhand smoke, pollution, or pets?
Daycare or school attendance (risk of infection)?
Recent travel or sick contacts?
7. Immunization History
Are vaccinations up to date, includ1. General Appearance
Level of distress (mild, moderate, severe)
Position (tripod position suggests respiratory distress)
Cyanosis (fingertips, lips)
Irritability or lethargy
TROUBLE BREATHING ACTUAL EXAM 100% WITH QUESTIONS AND
WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
1. Chief Complaint & History of Present Illness (HPI)
Onset: When did the cough and shortness of breath start?
Duration: How long has this lasted?
Progression: Is it getting worse, better, or staying the same?
Character: What is the cough (dry, productive, barking, whooping, etc.)?
Severity: How bad is the shortness of breath? Can the child talk/eat normally?
Triggers: Any known triggers (exercise, allergens, cold air, smoke)?
Alleviating/Aggravating Factors: What makes it better or worse?
Associated Symptoms:
Fever?
, Runny nose or congestion?
Wheezing?
Chest pain?
Stridor (high-pitched noise when breathing in)?
Cyanosis (blue lips/skin)?
Poor appetite or lethargy?
2. Past Medical History (PMH)
History of asthma, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, or other lung disease?
Any hospital admissions for respiratory diseases?
Any long-term illnesses (e.g., congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis)?
3. Birth & Developmental History
Any pregnancy or delivery complications?
Was the infant premature?
Are they meeting development milestones?
4. Medications & Allergies
Any current medications (including inhalers)?
Any environmental or drug allergies known?
5. Family History
Any family members with asthma, allergies, or lung disease?
Any history of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
6. Social & Environmental History
Exposure to secondhand smoke, pollution, or pets?
Daycare or school attendance (risk of infection)?
Recent travel or sick contacts?
7. Immunization History
Are vaccinations up to date, includ1. General Appearance
Level of distress (mild, moderate, severe)
Position (tripod position suggests respiratory distress)
Cyanosis (fingertips, lips)
Irritability or lethargy
