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Kikoku

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on: Jul 16, 2018
You detect a bounding peripheral pulse on a newborn infant. Based on this finding, what should you suspect?
 
  a. Patent ductus arteriosus
  b. Peripheral vasoconstriction
  c. Coarctation of the aorta
  d. Peripheral vasodilation

Question 2

Which of the following techniques would you recommend to assess the state of pulmonary ma-turity before birth?
 
  a. Blood gas analysis
  b. Ultrasonography
  c. Maternal history
  d. Amniocentesis


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hollysheppard095

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

ANS: A
Bounding peripheral pulses occur with major left-to-right shunting through a patent ductus arte-riosus.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Lung maturation can be assessed with amniocentesis.


Kikoku

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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