The nurse is reinforcing education to the parents of a toddler diagnosed with bronchiolitis. The nurse informs the parents that which of the following is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Haemophilus influenzae type B
Adenovirus
Rhinovirus
The Correct Answer is A
A. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis, particularly in infants and toddlers.
B. Haemophilus influenzae type B causes epiglottitis and other respiratory infections but is not a leading cause of bronchiolitis.
C. Adenovirus can cause respiratory infections but is not the primary pathogen for bronchiolitis.
D. Rhinovirus causes the common cold but is not typically responsible for bronchiolitis.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. In epiglottitis, there is typically an absence of spontaneous cough because of severe airway obstruction. Dysphonia (difficulty speaking) is also common due to swelling of the epiglottis.
B. Generalized skin flushing is not a common finding in epiglottitis.
C. Coarse tremors and splenomegaly are not associated with epiglottitis.
D. A harsh, productive cough and rhinorrhea are more common with viral respiratory infections, not epiglottitis.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Kawasaki disease typically presents with fever, rash, and conjunctivitis, not a machine-like murmur or the other cardiovascular findings.
B. Tricuspid Atresia involves a defect in the tricuspid valve and presents with cyanosis and poor circulation, but not a machine-like murmur.
C. Tetralogy of Fallot involves a murmur due to pulmonary stenosis and VSD but would not produce a "machine-like" murmur, which is characteristic of PDA.
D. Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) results in a continuous "machine-like" murmur due to abnormal blood flow between the aorta and pulmonary artery, along with findings of pulmonary congestion and right ventricular hypertrophy.
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