A 10 Year Old Is Brought to the ER with Prolonged

question 34

Multiple Choice

A 10 year old is brought to the ER with prolonged bronchospasm and severe hypoxemia.The symptomology supports which diagnosis?

• A) Exercise-induced asthma
• B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• C) Status asthmaticus
• D) Bronchiectasis

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Definitions:

Brain Tissue

The collection of neurons, glial cells, and other cellular components that make up the brain.

Congestive Heart Failure

A condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and other body tissues.

Leukemia

A form of cancer that targets the blood and bone marrow, marked by the excessive creation of irregular white blood cells.

Pallor

An unusual lightness of skin coloration, often indicating illness or shock.