Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1180 of 2368
Which finding is characteristic of severe croup in a toddler?
- High-pitched stridor as the child breathes
- Drooling with refusal to swallow
- A whooping sound after a coughing fit
- A gray membrane over the tonsils
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Correct answer: High-pitched stridor as the child breathes
Swelling that narrows the airway produces stridor, which is characteristic of severe croup.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Assessment (Recognize Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026