When a Child Presents with Adventitious Breath Sounds, Such as Wheezing

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a child presents with adventitious breath sounds, such as wheezing, coughing, mucous production, and airway hyper-responsiveness, for which of the following reasons would a complete blood count be ordered?

• A) To assess for anemia
• B) To assess oxygen saturation
• C) To assess for infection
• D) To assess for the presence of viruses

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Definitions:

Thickness

The measurement from one surface of an object or material to the opposite surface.

Intrusions

Masses of igneous rock that have forcibly inserted themselves into preexisting rock formations.

Regional Land Elevation

The average height of the land surface of a specific area relative to sea level, which can influence climate, vegetation, and human settlement.

Erosion

The process by which natural forces remove soils, rocks, or dissolved material from one location on the Earth's crust, then transport it to another location.