Quiz
The Child with Stridor 1: Acute Stridor
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1The timing of stridor gives no indication as to the site of narrowing
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
2The throat of a child with stridor must always be examined
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
3Peak incidence of croup occurs at what age?
- A2 months
- B2 years
- C4 years
- D6 years
4Which season sees the highest number of croup cases?
- AWinter
- BAutumn
- CSummer
- DSpring
5Croup is most commonly caused by:
- AParainfluenza
- BRSV
- CRhinovirus
6The signs and symptoms of croup occur over:
- AHours
- BDays
- CWeeks
7In croup, investigations are essential
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
8All patients with croup must be cared for in hospital
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
9Acute epiglottitis is a medical emergency
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
10Cough is a prominent feature in epiglottitis
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
11Which of the following are features suggestive of epiglottitis?
- ADrooling
- BDifficulty swallowing
- CCough
- DTripod positioning
12The timecourse of epiglottitis is measured in:
- AHours
- BDays
- CWeeks
13Which of the following should not be done when a child is suspected to have acute epiglottitis and is distressed?
- ALying patient down
- BExamining throat
- CBlood cultures
- DCXR
14Intubation is rarely required in cases of epiglottitis
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
15Bacterial tracheitis is easily distinguished from croup upon presentation
- ARichtig
- BFalsch
16Foreign bodies inhaled by children are most likely to lodge in the:
- AR main bronchus
- BL main bronchus
17In an child who has choked and is unconscious, the most appropriate initial intervention is:
- ACPR
- B5 back blows
- C5 abdominal thrusts
- DBronchoscopy
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- A short MCQ on acute stridor in children
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