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gonzo233

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on: Jul 16, 2018
During a vaginal delivery, what facilitates the removal of fetal lung fluid from the pulmonary system?
 
  a. High PaO2
  b. Low intrapulmonary pressures
  c. Thoracic compression
  d. Triaging of core functions

Question 2

What is the length of the trachea in a small preterm infant?
 
  a. 2 cm
  b. 4 cm
  c. 6 cm
  d. 8 cm


briezy

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

ANS: C
During normal vaginal delivery, approximately one-third of the lung fluid is cleared by compres-sion of the thorax in the birth canal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In small preterm infants, the trachea may be only 2 cm long and 2 to 3 mm wide.


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