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Nevada Funeral Arranger Practice Exam

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You are assessing a 3-year-old child who presents with a sudden onset of barking cough, stridor, and mild respiratory distress. The child is afebrile and has no history of recent illness. The parents report the child was playing with small toys prior to the onset of symptoms. What is the most likely cause of these findings?
Correct Answer:
Foreign body aspiration
Explanation:
The sudden onset of symptoms, barking cough, stridor, and a history of playing with small toys strongly suggest foreign body aspiration. Croup typically presents with a prodrome of upper respiratory symptoms and fever. Epiglottitis is characterized by a rapid onset of high fever, dysphagia, and drooling. Bronchiolitis usually affects infants and presents with wheezing and crackles.

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