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skymedlock

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What is associated with ball-valve obstruction in meconium aspiration syndrome?
 
  a. Volutrauma
  b. Atelectrauma
  c. Hypertension
  d. Hypotension

Question 2

What percentage of births will present with meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
 
  a. 2
  b. 12
  c. 25
  d. 50



Eunice618

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Ball-valve obstruction causes air trapping and can lead to volutrauma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Amniotic fluid stained with meconium is found in approximately 12 of all births.



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