An infant in respiratory distress will often generate a high negative intrapleural pressure during ...

An infant in respiratory distress will often generate a high negative intrapleural pressure during inspiration. In comparison to an adult, this will result in all of the following EXCEPT:

a. cyanosis of dependent thoracic areas.
b. seesaw breathing pattern.
c. alveolar hyperinflation.
d. intercostal retractions.

Q. 2 When a patient has laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB), which of the following is the primary anatomic alteration that is found?

a. Edema of the mucous membranes
b. Airway smooth muscle contraction
c. Excessive alveolar fluid
d. Epiglottitis

Q. 3 A patient has a pleural effusion from an unknown cause. A fluid sample has been taken for analysis. To help identify the cause of the effusion, all of the following tests should be performed EXCEPT:

a. specific gravity.
b. biochemical makeup.
c. cytologic examination.
d. bacterial culture.

Q. 4 Which form of bronchiectasis causes the greatest amount of damage to the tracheobronchial tree?

a. Triphasic
b. Varicose
c. Cystic
d. Fusiform

Q. 5 What is the most common cyanotic congenital cardiac defect in neonates?

a. ASD
b. VSD
c. TGA
d. TOF

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