In the assessment of an infant born at 32 weeks' gestation, which ...

[burchfield96]

In the assessment of an infant born at 32 weeks' gestation, which finding would lead the nurse to suspect to suspect that the newborn has a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
 
  A) Weak, thready pulse
  B) Decreased pulse rate
  C) High diastolic arterial pressure
  D) Continuous murmur on auscultation

Question 2

A premature neonate (30 weeks gestation) is experiencing respiratory distress syndrome. The parents of the child ask the pediatric nurse what causes this disorder. The nurse replies that the main cause of respiratory distress syndrome is:
 
  A) underdevelopment of the sinus cavities.
  B) increased mucus production in the airways.
  C) decreased production and secretion of lung surfactant.
  D) an abnormal communication between the trachea and the esophagus.

[rleezy04]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C