Which of the following is the most common defect of the abdominal ...

[james]

Which of the following is the most common defect of the abdominal wall?
 
  a. Inguinal hernia
  b. Omphalocele
  c. Gastroschisis
  d. Agenesis of abdominal muscles

Question 2

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in the newborn with severe cyanosis at birth?
 
  a. Persistent pulmonary hypertension
  b. Tetralogy of Fallot
  c. Transposition of the great vessels
  d. Ventricular septal defect

[bob]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Large defects in the abdominal wall can cause severe respiratory compromise. The most common of these defects is omphalocele.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Transposition of the great arteries is the heart disease that most frequently causes severe cyanosis.

[james]

TYSM

[upturnedfurball]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it