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The physician has ordered Virazole (ribavirin) for a child with RSV. How should the respiratory therapist deliver this treatment?

What is a radiologic assessment of a pediatric patient with epiglottitis?

A 3 y/o child was admitted to the pediatric floor due to asthma exacerbation. The ER physician ask the respiratory therapist recommendation for respiratory treatment orders. What should the RT recommend?

A 2 year old in the emergency department presents with SOB, temperature of 100.5 degrees fahrenheit, respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min, clear breathsounds, mild stridor and a barky cough. What should the respiratory therapist do at this time.

A  2 year old boy started to have an onset of SOB 4 days ago with a temperature of 38.5 degrees celsius. Manifestations assessed in the emergency room is tachypnea, stridor and a barky cough. This is most indicative of:

An adult male patient with a history of smoking is in the ER exhibiting SOB. with the following vitals: HR – 110 bpmBP –  138/90 mmHgRR – 32 breaths/minSpO2 – 85% What should be provided at this time?

The main causative microorganism for pediatric pneumonia is:

Abnormal breath sounds that can be auscultated in the periphery of the lungs are?I.      RhonchiII.      WheezingIII.      StridorIV.      Crackles

A 6-year-old boy admitted for asthma exacerbation is ready for discharge. The physician wants to know your recommendation for home medication regimen. What would you suggest?

Although they are not a site of lymphocyte formation or maturation, _________ lymphatic structures such as lymph nodes provide sites where white blood cells reside and initiate immune responses.