Exam 16: Fetal and Newborn Cardiopulmonary Physiology

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Which of the following statements are true of croup? I.It is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in children. II.It is a viral infection. III.It develops over several days. IV.The obstruction is occasionally severe enough to require an artificial airway.

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Which of the following are therapeutic strategies to close a PDA? I.Indomethacin II.Surgical closure III.Aspirin IV.Surgical creation of a VSD

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Question 22

Which of the following conditions could delay the closure of the ductus arteriosus? I.Hypoxia II.Hypoglycemia III.Hyperthermia IV.Acidosis

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Question 23

What is the most common type of congenital heart defect?

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Question 24

What is the incidence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid?

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Question 25

What appears to be the function of the fetal lung fluid?

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Question 26

Infants born by cesarean section may experience retention of fetal lung fluid.What is the name of the condition that can result in short-term respiratory distress?

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Question 27

Premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall is known as what?

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Question 28

What is the narrowest portion of the upper airway in the infant?

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Question 29

What is the most important means of heat production in the newborn infant?

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Question 30

Which of the following are stages of lung development? I.Embryonic period II.Pseudoglandular period III.Vesicular period IV.Saccular period

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Question 31

Mature surfactant contains the phospholipid phosphatidylglycerol (PG), which is required for normal surfactant function.When does PG appear?

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Question 32

What is the best explanation for the nasal breathing of infants?

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Question 33

What is the name of the structure that allows passage of blood from the pulmonary artery into the descending aorta?

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Question 34

Which of the following are characteristics of epiglottitis? I.It is a life-threatening bacterial infection. II.The onset is abrupt and associated with a high fever. III.Complete airway obstruction can occur within hours. IV.Immediate endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy may be necessary.

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Question 35

Why are children younger than 10 years of age more likely to develop airway obstruction and atelectasis than older children?

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Which of the following statements are true of croup? I.It is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in children. II.It is a viral infection. III.It develops over several days. IV.The obstruction is occasionally severe enough to require an artificial airway.

Which of the following are therapeutic strategies to close a PDA? I.Indomethacin II.Surgical closure III.Aspirin IV.Surgical creation of a VSD

Which of the following conditions could delay the closure of the ductus arteriosus? I.Hypoxia II.Hypoglycemia III.Hyperthermia IV.Acidosis

What is the most common type of congenital heart defect?

What is the incidence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid?

What appears to be the function of the fetal lung fluid?

Infants born by cesarean section may experience retention of fetal lung fluid.What is the name of the condition that can result in short-term respiratory distress?

Premature detachment of the placenta from the uterine wall is known as what?

What is the narrowest portion of the upper airway in the infant?

What is the most important means of heat production in the newborn infant?

Which of the following are stages of lung development? I.Embryonic period II.Pseudoglandular period III.Vesicular period IV.Saccular period

Mature surfactant contains the phospholipid phosphatidylglycerol (PG), which is required for normal surfactant function.When does PG appear?

What is the best explanation for the nasal breathing of infants?

What is the name of the structure that allows passage of blood from the pulmonary artery into the descending aorta?

Which of the following are characteristics of epiglottitis? I.It is a life-threatening bacterial infection. II.The onset is abrupt and associated with a high fever. III.Complete airway obstruction can occur within hours. IV.Immediate endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy may be necessary.

Why are children younger than 10 years of age more likely to develop airway obstruction and atelectasis than older children?

The Airways and Alveoli

The Lungs and Chest Wall

Mechanics of Ventilation

Ventilation

Pulmonary Function Measurements

Pulmonary Blood Flow

Gas Diffusion

Oxygen Equilibrium and Transport

Carbon Dioxide Equilibrium and Transport

Acid-Base Regulation

Control of Ventilation

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Clinical Assessment of Acid-Base and Oxygenation Status

Physiological Basis for Oxygenation and Lung Protection Strategies

Physiology of Sleep Disordered Breathing

Functional Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

Cardiac Electrophysiology

The Electrocardiogram and Cardiac Arrhythmias In Adults

Control of Cardiac Output and Hemodynamic

Filtration, Urine Formation, and Fluid Regulation

Electrolyte and Acid-Base Regulation

Cardiopulmonary Response to Exercise in Health and Disease

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

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