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Question 1
A 4-year-old child presents to the emergency department with acute shortness of breath and wheezing. On examination, the child is conscious, speaks in short phrases, has a heart rate of 130 bpm, respiratory rate of 38 bpm, and SpO2 of 93% on air. According to BTS/SIGN paediatric asthma guidelines, how should this episode be classified?
Correct Answer:
Severe asthma exacerbation
Question 2
What is the recommended first-line pharmacological intervention for a 3-year-old child presenting with a moderate acute asthma exacerbation?
Correct Answer:
Inhaled salbutamol via spacer (up to 10 puffs)
Question 3
A 5-month-old infant presents with a 2-day history of coryza, low-grade fever, harsh cough, and feeding difficulties. Examination reveals subcostal recessing, widespread fine inspiratory crackles, and high-pitched expiratory wheeze. SpO2 is 96% on air. According to NICE guidelines, what is the primary management strategy?
Correct Answer:
Supportive care with feeding assessment and monitoring
Question 4
Under the NICE traffic light system for feverish children under 5 years, which clinical sign classifies a child into the High Risk (Red) category?
Correct Answer:
Non-blanching rash
Question 5
A 2-year-old boy presents with a barking cough, hoarse voice, and mild inspiratory stridor when agitated, but no stridor at rest. What is the recommended first-line treatment according to NICE clinical knowledge summaries?
Correct Answer:
A single dose of oral dexamethasone (0.15 mg/kg)
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