A neonate with pulmonary interstitial emphysema has developed a ...

[sammy]

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]

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.