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kwoodring

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A nurse observes a neonate with an irregular breathing pattern. The infant has an episode of rapid breathing, then has very slow breathing, and then has no noticeable breathing. Staining of the amniotic fluid was noted at birth. The nurse suspects:
 
  a. Necrotizing enterocolitis
  b. Apnea
  c. Meconium aspiration syndrome
  d. Atelectasis

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children?
 
  a. cancer c. benign tumors
  b. Hirschsprung's disease d. intussusception


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blazinlyss

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Meconium aspiration syndrome is suspected because of the stained amniotic fluid.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Incorrect. Cancer is not the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
B Incorrect. Hirschsprung's disease is not the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
C Incorrect. Benign tumors are not the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
D Correct. Intussusception is the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.


kwoodring

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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