In Evaluating a 16-Month-Old Boy, the Respiratory Therapist Finds Him

question 6

Multiple Choice

In evaluating a 16-month-old boy, the respiratory therapist finds him to be in mild respiratory distress, without a fever, but with a barking-type cough. A lateral neck x-ray taken in the emergency department shows a "steeple point" narrowing of the trachea. Based on this information, which of the following would the respiratory therapist conclude is the most probable diagnosis?

• A) Acute bronchitis
• B) Epiglottitis
• C) Bronchiolitis
• D) LTB

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Definitions:

LIFO

An inventory valuation method that assumes the items most recently put into inventory are the first ones sold.

Ending Inventory

The overall worth of items ready for sale after an accounting period, determined by starting inventory added to purchases and then subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where updates to the quantity and cost of inventory are made at specified intervals, such as monthly or yearly, not continuously.

FIFO Method

FIFO method, or First-In, First-Out, is an inventory costing method where the first items placed into inventory are the first ones sold, used for calculating cost of goods sold and ending inventory.