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During the physical exam of a neonate with early pulmonary air leak syndromes, what respiratory rate would be expected?
 
  a. <20 breaths>  b. 20 to 30 breaths/min
  c. 40 to 60 breaths/min
  d. >60 breaths/min

Question 2

The respiratory therapist is asked to evaluate a patient with suspected congestive heart failure. Which of the following laboratory tests should the respiratory therapist recommend to evaluate the patient for possible congestive heart failure?
 
  a. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP)
  b. Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH)
  c. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
  d. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)


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

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An infant with early pulmonary air leak syndromes would be expected to have an elevated respiratory rate exceeding 60 breaths/min.

Answer to Question 2

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The brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), also known as B-type natriuretic peptide or ventricular natriuretic peptide (still BNP) is an important biomarker used to help establish the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF). The BNP hormone is produced by the heart and reflects how well the heart is functioning. Normally, only a low amount of BNP (<100 pg>


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

nguyenhoanhat

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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