RES 204 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.

What measures can the therapist take to prevent heat loss and cold stress before performing resuscitation on a preterm neonate? I. Dry the infant's skin. II. Wrap the infant in pre-warmed blankets. III. Remove wet linens from around the infant. IV. Measure the neonate's body temperature. a)IV only b)I and II only c)I, II, and III only d)I, II, and IV only correct answer: c)I, II, and III only After the umbilical cord has been cut in the delivery room during the delivery of an infant who is large for gestational age, the therapist notices that the umbilical cord is large and fat. Which of the following maternal conditions is likely present? a)Congestive heart failure b)Renal insufficiency c)Diabetes mellitus d)Hypertension correct answer: c)Diabetes mellitus Which of the following assists with early stimulation of surfactant production? A)Beta agonist B)NSAIDS C)Beta antagonist D)anticholinergics correct answer: A)Beta agonist The therapist notices that an infant presents with irregular areas of dusky skin alternating with areas of pale skin. On the basis of this observation, which of the following conditions should the therapist anticipate this patient having? a)Polycythemia b)Hypotension c)Situs inversus with dextrocardia d)Renal insufficiency correct answer: b)Hypotension What is the purpose of the substance secreted by the type II pneumocyte? a)To increase the gas exchange surface area b)To reduce surface tension c)To maintain lung elasticity d)To preserve the volume of the amniotic fluid correct answer: b)To reduce surface tension Regarding postnatal lung growth, by approximately what age do most of the alveoli that will be present in the lungs for life develop? a)6 months b)1 year c)1.5 years d)2 years correct answer: c)1.5 years While auscultating a young child's thorax, the therapist hears bilateral fine crackles. Which of the following conditions can produce these adventitious sounds? a)Pulmonary edema b)Bronchitis c)Croup d)Asthma correct answer: a)Pulmonary edema What is generally accepted as a safe limit for alcohol consumption during pregnancy to avoid the development of fetal alcohol syndrome? a)One to two 8-ounce drinks per day are considered acceptable. b)Four to five 8-ounce drinks per week are considered safe. c)Three to four 12-ounce drinks per week are considered