This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Infants have a substance in their lungs, surfactant. What is role of surfactant in the respiratory ... (Read 91 times)

jenna1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
on: Jun 28, 2018
Infants have a substance in their lungs, surfactant. What is role of surfactant in the respiratory system?
 
  A) Expands the lungs with breaths
  B) Keeps alveoli from collapsing with breaths
  C) Removes fluid from the lungs
  D) Allows oxygen to move in the lungs

Question 2

How should the nurse explain to a new mother why a newborn develops physiologic hyperbilirubinemia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Newborn liver is immature
  B) Liver is not functioning upon birth
  C) Mother has underlying liver disease
  D) Liver is overwhelmed with a large number of red blood cells
  E) Lungs begin to function and excess red blood cells are not needed


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jaaaaaaa

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, D, E


jenna1

  • Member
  • Posts: 568
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

smrtceo

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

The circulatory system plays a central role in thermoregulation by the moth, Manduca sexta The circulatory system plays a central role in thermoregulation by the moth, Manduca sexta
When young infants hold objects for a long period of time they eventually become habituated to them. When young infants hold objects for a long period of time they eventually become habituated to them.
Delivery of medication to the lungs using a metereddose inhaler extender. Delivery of medication to the lungs using a metereddose inhaler extender.
Congruence among values, beliefs, and role requirements supports the development of empowered ... Congruence among values, beliefs, and role requirements supports the development of empowered ...
Sites of action of some respiratory inhibitors and artificial electron acceptors Sites of action of some respiratory inhibitors and artificial electron acceptors
Early Childhood Caries When infants are given a bottle shortly before sleep Early Childhood Caries When infants are given a bottle shortly before sleep
Video: Interview with an Anorexic Woman (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library