At what age is the Norwood procedure performed in infants with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome? A. 3 weeks after birth B. 4 weeks after birth C. 2 weeks after birth D. 6 weeks after birth
In comparing the pathologic changes to the lungs caused by f…
In comparing the pathologic changes to the lungs caused by freshwater versus saltwater, which of the following can be stated? A. Saltwater causes more damage. B. Freshwater causes more damage. C. Both cause identical pathologic changes. D. Cold water of either type causes more damage than warm water of either type.
Childhood vaccination is done to prevent which of the follow…
Childhood vaccination is done to prevent which of the following possible causes of epiglottitis? A. Haemophilus influenza type B B. Streptococcus pneumoniae C. Diphtheria D. Parainfluenza viruses
The barking sound heard in a patient with LTB is caused by w…
The barking sound heard in a patient with LTB is caused by which of the following? A. Partial lower airway obstruction B. Partial upper airway obstruction C. Expiration against a partially closed glottis D. Pharyngeal edema
Which of the following findings are atypical in a child with…
Which of the following findings are atypical in a child with the diagnosis of LTB? A. Having inspiratory stridor and barking cough. B. Having a normal temperature or low fever. C. Having a significant fever. D. Being able to drink without difficulty.
What is the most common cyanotic congenital cardiac defect i…
What is the most common cyanotic congenital cardiac defect in neonates?
What changes result when stress fractures of the capillary e…
What changes result when stress fractures of the capillary endothelium and basement membranes develop during mechanical ventilation? A. Fluid leakage into alveolar spaces B. Bronchospasm C. Pulmonary embolism D. TTN
Carboxyhemoglobin levels greater than ________ result in Che…
Carboxyhemoglobin levels greater than ________ result in Cheyne-Stokes respiration. A. 10% B. 20% C. 40% D. 50%
What is one major sign of respiratory distress in infant and…
What is one major sign of respiratory distress in infant and pediatric patients?
A common finding in a neonate with MAS is a respiratory rate…
A common finding in a neonate with MAS is a respiratory rate that is_________.