Author Question: A neonate with pulmonary interstitial emphysema has developed a pneumothorax. In the early stages, a ... (Read 99 times)

sammy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 818
A neonate with pulmonary interstitial emphysema has developed a pneumothorax. In the early stages, a pneumothorax will manifest itself clinically as _____ disorder.
 
  a. an equally restrictive and obstructive
  b. an obstructive pulmonary
  c. a restrictive pulmonary
  d. neither a restrictive nor an obstructive

Question 2

What clinical manifestations are associated with the more negative intrapleural pressures generated during inspiration by a patient with pulmonary air leak syndrome?
 
  1. Cyanosis of dependent thorax and abdomen
  2. Intercostal and substernal retractions
  3. Flaring nostrils
  4. Inspiratory stridor
  a. 1, 3
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4



meltdown117

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

C
In the early stages, a pneumothorax will manifest itself clinically as a restrictive pulmonary disorder.

Answer to Question 2

C
When more negative intrapleural pressures are needed during inspiration, the associated clinical manifestations include cyanosis of the dependent thoracic and abdominal areas, intercostal and substernal retractions, and flaring nostrils.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library