EXAM:RNC NIC Respiratory Exam| 175 Questions and Answers
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EXAM:RNC NIC Respiratory Exam| 175 Questions and
Answers
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Correct Answer-Cortisol deficiency can be associated with
aldosterone deficiency= salt wasting
Salt wasting results in circulatory collapse- shock
Ambiguous genitalia
Treat with IV glucocorticoids
Saccular lung stage development Correct Answer-26-35 Weeks
Final branching of air spaces
Alveolar lung stage development Correct Answer-35 weeks-term
Alveoli increasing until age 8
Type 1 Pneumocytes Correct Answer-Line alveoli; responsible for gas exchange between
alveoli and capillaries
, EXAM: RNC NIC Respiratory Exam| 175 Questions and
Answers
Type 2 pneumocytes Correct Answer-Surfactant production
What is surfactant made up of Correct Answer-Phospholipids (lecithin) and proteins
L/S ratio Correct Answer-Lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio- predicts risk for RDS infants
L/S <2:1 = RDS
Antenatal corticosteroids and glucocorticoids purpose Correct Answer-Stimulates
surfactant production and matures lung cells
Antenatal steroids dosing Correct Answer-Initial course given <28 weeks
q24 hrs x 2
Fetal lung clearance Correct Answer-Active transport of chloride stops and cells pump Na
out and fluid follows. Fluid excreted by lymphatic system or reabsorbed
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