Peds Respiratory Disorders

2. _____ is the accumulation of purulent bacterial fluid in the middle ear.
3. _____ is an autosomal recessive disorder that causes an abnormality in chloride and water transport, leading to thick, tenacious secretions.
5. _____, characterized by a barking cough, inspiratory stridor, and hoarseness, is a condition that affects the trachea, subglottis, glottis, larynx, and bronchi.
6. _____ is a medication used to relax smooth muscles and open the airway.
7. _____ is a condition where a lung or part of a lung collapses.
9. A common symptom of viral nasopharyngitis is a thin, watery nasal discharge called _____.
11. _____ are a sign of respiratory distress where the skin pulls in around the ribs or sternum during breathing.
13. The therapeutic management of a child with a tracheobronchial disorder includes positioning the child _____ to increase lung expansion.
15. Bacterial nasopharyngitis can be caused by Group A beta-hemolytic _____, and is characterized by a purulent exudate.
17. _____ is a type of speech pattern characterized by short phrases, often seen in children experiencing respiratory distress.
19. _____ is a sign of respiratory distress in infants, evidenced by the widening of the nostrils.

1. _____ is a symptom of pancreatic insufficiency often seen in cystic fibrosis, characterized by bulky, greasy, foul-smelling stools.
4. A key diagnostic finding for cystic fibrosis is _____ levels above 60 mEq/L.
5. _____ is a late sign of chronic hypoxemia resulting in the enlargement of the fingertips.
8. Children have a _____ proportion of soft tissue in their airway compared to adults.
10. Infants are primarily _____ breathers.
12. _____ is an assessment finding characterized by a high-pitched breathing sound, often indicating an upper airway obstruction.
14. A common viral cause of pneumonia in children is _____.
16. _____ is a medication used in cystic fibrosis to help break down mucus.
18. A prolonged _____ phase is a sign of respiratory distress.