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What initial inspiratory time range would you suggest for a term newborn infant being placed on time-cycled, pressure-limited ventilation?
 
  a. 0.20 to 0.40 sec
  b. 0.30 to 0.50 sec
  c. 0.50 to 0.70 sec
  d. 0.70 to 1.00 sec

Question 2

Signs of infant respiratory distress that indicate a potential need for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) include which of the following?
 
  1. Cyanosis
  2. Radiograph indicating hyaline membrane disease or respiratory distress syndrome
  3. Grunting
  4. Severe retractions
  a. 3 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


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Jordin Calloway

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Inspiratory time is usually set between 0.2 second and 0.4 second for neonates

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The indications for CPAP are described in Box 53-4.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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