Question

You arrive on scene to find a 7 y/o boy who is lethargic, cyanotic and has labored breathing. His RR is 50bpm with diminished breath sounds and crackles over the right lung. His temp is 104°F. What do you suspect?

(A) cardiogenic shock.
(B) a drug overdose.
(C) respiratory distress.
(D) respiratory failure, probably d/t pneumonia.

Answer 1

The most likely suspect based on the given symptoms is respiratory failure, probably due to pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause respiratory distress and other related symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the given symptoms, such as lethargy, cyanosis, labored breathing, high respiratory rate, diminished breath sounds, crackles over the right lung, and high temperature, the most likely suspect is (D) respiratory failure, probably due to pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause inflammation, fluid build-up, and decreased oxygen exchange. The symptoms described are consistent with respiratory distress and the presence of pneumonia.