Question 1

Which of the following is not an indication for extubation in a neonate

Accepted Answer

A) Patient can support his or her own minute ventilation. 
B) Continuous positive airway pressure short trial between 3 to 10 minutes without bradycardia 
C) Continuous positive airway pressure short trial without hypoxemia (SpO₂ is less than 85%) and a decrease in FiO₂ 
D) Continuous positive airway pressure short trial without hypoxemia (SpO₂ is less than 85%) and an increase in FiO₂ 
A) Patient can support his or her own minute ventilation. 
B) Continuous positive airway pressure short trial between 3 to 10 minutes without bradycardia 
C) Continuous positive airway pressure short trial without hypoxemia (SpO₂ is less than 85%) and a decrease in FiO₂ 
D) Continuous positive airway pressure short trial without hypoxemia (SpO₂ is less than 85%) and an increase in FiO₂

Question 2

At what period of gestation does mature surfactant begin to appear

Accepted Answer

A) 24-28 weeks 
B) 28-31 weeks 
C) 31-34 weeks 
D) 34-40 weeks 
A) 24-28 weeks 
B) 28-31 weeks 
C) 31-34 weeks 
D) 34-40 weeks

Question 3

What mode of ventilation can be used to overCome resistance of the endotracheal tube during spontaneous ventilation

Accepted Answer

A) Pressure Control ventilation 
B) Volume-assured pressure support 
C) Pressure support ventilation 
D) Volume Control ventilation 
A) Pressure Control ventilation 
B) Volume-assured pressure support 
C) Pressure support ventilation 
D) Volume Control ventilation

Question 4

What strategies are used to delay premature birth
I.Bedrest
II.Antibiotics
III.Terbutaline
IV.ToColytics
V.Insertion of suture around cervix to prevent from opening
VI.CortiCosteroid therapy
VII.Breathing techniques

Accepted Answer

A) I, II, III, and V 
B) I, II, IV, and VII 
C) I, II, IV, and VI 
D) I, IV, V, and VI 
A) I, II, III, and V 
B) I, II, IV, and VII 
C) I, II, IV, and VI 
D) I, IV, V, and VI

Question 5

What terms are synonymous with maintaining a higher PaCO₂ to help deter lung injury in an infant
I.Hypercarbia
II.Permissive hypercapnia
III.Gentle ventilation

Accepted Answer

A) I and III 
B) I, II, and III 
C) I and II 
D) II and III 
A) I and III 
B) I, II, and III 
C) I and II 
D) II and III

Question 6

What characteristics of the chest wall in neonates make them susceptible to signs and symptoms of respiratory distress

Accepted Answer

A) Overly Compliant chest wall 
B) Higher than normal intrathoracic pressure 
C) Surfactant deficiency 
D) Low oxygen Consumption 
A) Overly Compliant chest wall 
B) Higher than normal intrathoracic pressure 
C) Surfactant deficiency 
D) Low oxygen Consumption

Question 7

What mode of ventilation delivers a Consistent tidal volume with each breath and allows the respiratory therapist to Control arterial blood gases

Accepted Answer

A) Pressure Control ventilation 
B) Volume Control ventilation 
C) Volume-assured pressure support 
D) Pressure-regulated volume Control 
A) Pressure Control ventilation 
B) Volume Control ventilation 
C) Volume-assured pressure support 
D) Pressure-regulated volume Control

Question 8

Which of the following statements about respiratory distress syndrome are true

Accepted Answer

A) Higher incidences occur in males than in females. 
B) Higher incidences occur in black fetuses than in white fetuses. 
C) Males and females are affected equally. 
D) Higher incidences occur in later gestational periods and at lower birth weights. 
A) Higher incidences occur in males than in females. 
B) Higher incidences occur in black fetuses than in white fetuses. 
C) Males and females are affected equally. 
D) Higher incidences occur in later gestational periods and at lower birth weights.

Question 9

What are the reasons to avoid excessive oxygen delivery to premature infants
I.Increased risk of brain injury as a result of instability of blood vessels
II.Increased risk of brain injury as a result of overstabilization of blood vessels in germinal matrix
III.Increased retinal damage
IV.Permanent structural damage to type 1 cells in alveoli
V.Temporary structural damage to type 1 cells in alveoli
VI.Temporary structural damage to type 2 cells in alveoli

Accepted Answer

A) I, III, and IV 
B) II, III, and VI 
C) II, III, and V 
D) I, III, and V 
A) I, III, and IV 
B) II, III, and VI 
C) II, III, and V 
D) I, III, and V

Question 10

What is the physiological positive end-expiratory pressure of a healthy newborn with normal lung Compliance

Accepted Answer

A) 2 cm H₂O 
B) 3 cm H₂O 
C) 4 cm H₂O 
D) 5 cm H₂O 
A) 2 cm H₂O 
B) 3 cm H₂O 
C) 4 cm H₂O 
D) 5 cm H₂O

Question 11

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation is a closed system that helps recruit Collapsed alveoli, maintain functional residual capacity, and improve oxygenation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following are Complications to nasal Continuous positive airway pressure
I.Decreased cardiac output
II.Increased work of breathing
III.Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance
IV.Increased cardiac output
V.Air leak syndrome
VI.Increased pulmonary vascular resistance

Accepted Answer

A) III, IV, and V 
B) II, V, and VI 
C) I, II, and III 
D) I, II, V, and VI 
A) III, IV, and V 
B) II, V, and VI 
C) I, II, and III 
D) I, II, V, and VI

Question 13

What method of ventilation allows peak inspiratory pressure to be weaned based on breath-to-breath changes in lung mechanics

Accepted Answer

A) Pressure Control ventilation 
B) Volume Control ventilation 
C) Volume-assured pressure support 
D) Volume-targeted ventilation 
A) Pressure Control ventilation 
B) Volume Control ventilation 
C) Volume-assured pressure support 
D) Volume-targeted ventilation

Question 14

Which statement below best describes surfactant

Accepted Answer

A) Chemical Compound that functions to stabilize the liquid interface within the alveoli and to increase surface tension 
B) Is made up of mostly glyCoproteins 
C) Helps reduce surface tension within lungs on exhalation D! None of the above 
A) Chemical Compound that functions to stabilize the liquid interface within the alveoli and to increase surface tension 
B) Is made up of mostly glyCoproteins 
C) Helps reduce surface tension within lungs on exhalation D! None of the above

Which of the following is not an indication for extubation in a neonate

At what period of gestation does mature surfactant begin to appear

What mode of ventilation can be used to overCome resistance of the endotracheal tube during spontaneous ventilation

What strategies are used to delay premature birth I.Bedrest II.Antibiotics III.Terbutaline IV.ToColytics V.Insertion of suture around cervix to prevent from opening VI.CortiCosteroid therapy VII.Breathing techniques

What terms are synonymous with maintaining a higher PaCO₂ to help deter lung injury in an infant I.Hypercarbia II.Permissive hypercapnia III.Gentle ventilation

What characteristics of the chest wall in neonates make them susceptible to signs and symptoms of respiratory distress

What mode of ventilation delivers a Consistent tidal volume with each breath and allows the respiratory therapist to Control arterial blood gases

Which of the following statements about respiratory distress syndrome are true

What is the physiological positive end-expiratory pressure of a healthy newborn with normal lung Compliance

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation is a closed system that helps recruit Collapsed alveoli, maintain functional residual capacity, and improve oxygenation.

Which of the following are Complications to nasal Continuous positive airway pressure I.Decreased cardiac output II.Increased work of breathing III.Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance IV.Increased cardiac output V.Air leak syndrome VI.Increased pulmonary vascular resistance

What method of ventilation allows peak inspiratory pressure to be weaned based on breath-to-breath changes in lung mechanics

Which statement below best describes surfactant

Making Sense of Caring for Kids: a Different Approach to Respiratory Care

Fetal Cardiopulmonary Development

Resuscitation of the Newborn During Transition to Extrauterine Life

Apnea of Prematurity and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Disease of Full-Term Infants

Common Neonatal Complications: Pulmonary Complications

Common Neonatal Complications: Multisystem Complications

Abdominal Defects

Airway Abnormalities

Acyanotic Heart Defects

Cyanotic Heart Defects

Asthma

Pediatric Disease With Respiratory Implications

Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Neuromuscular Disorders

Pediatric Diseases With Respiratory Implications

Neurological Accidents

Ethics in Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Palliative and End of Life Care

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Exam 4: Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Which of the following is not an indication for extubation in a neonate

At what period of gestation does mature surfactant begin to appear

What mode of ventilation can be used to overCome resistance of the endotracheal tube during spontaneous ventilation

What strategies are used to delay premature birth I.Bedrest II.Antibiotics III.Terbutaline IV.ToColytics V.Insertion of suture around cervix to prevent from opening VI.CortiCosteroid therapy VII.Breathing techniques

What terms are synonymous with maintaining a higher PaCO₂ to help deter lung injury in an infant I.Hypercarbia II.Permissive hypercapnia III.Gentle ventilation

What characteristics of the chest wall in neonates make them susceptible to signs and symptoms of respiratory distress

What mode of ventilation delivers a Consistent tidal volume with each breath and allows the respiratory therapist to Control arterial blood gases

Which of the following statements about respiratory distress syndrome are true

What is the physiological positive end-expiratory pressure of a healthy newborn with normal lung Compliance

Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation is a closed system that helps recruit Collapsed alveoli, maintain functional residual capacity, and improve oxygenation.

Which of the following are Complications to nasal Continuous positive airway pressure I.Decreased cardiac output II.Increased work of breathing III.Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance IV.Increased cardiac output V.Air leak syndrome VI.Increased pulmonary vascular resistance

What method of ventilation allows peak inspiratory pressure to be weaned based on breath-to-breath changes in lung mechanics

Which statement below best describes surfactant

Making Sense of Caring for Kids: a Different Approach to Respiratory Care

Fetal Cardiopulmonary Development

Resuscitation of the Newborn During Transition to Extrauterine Life

Apnea of Prematurity and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Disease of Full-Term Infants

Common Neonatal Complications: Pulmonary Complications

Common Neonatal Complications: Multisystem Complications

Abdominal Defects

Airway Abnormalities

Acyanotic Heart Defects

Cyanotic Heart Defects

Asthma

Pediatric Disease With Respiratory Implications

Pediatric Pulmonary Diseases

Pediatric Infectious Airway Diseases

Neuromuscular Disorders

Pediatric Diseases With Respiratory Implications

Neurological Accidents

Ethics in Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Palliative and End of Life Care

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