Author Question: What vascular anatomic alteration could occur as a consequence of hypoxia in a patient with RDS? ... (Read 27 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What vascular anatomic alteration could occur as a consequence of hypoxia in a patient with RDS?

a. Closure of the ductus arteriosus
b. Transient pulmonary hypertension
c. Increased flow through the ductus venosus
d. Airway mucosal edema

Question 2

In an industrial accident, an adult incurred burns over his head and neck, both arms, and his anterior trunk. What percent of his BSA was burned?

a. 27
b. 36
c. 45
d. 54

leahchrapun · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Hypoxia can induce arterial vasoconstriction leading to transient pulmonary hypertension. This can lead to blood shunting through an open ductus arteriosus. Because the neonate has been born, the ductus venosus will remain closed. Hypoxia will not cause airway mucosal edema.

Answer to Question 2

C
Approximately 45 of the patient's BSA was burned: head and neck (9), both arms (9 2 = 18), and anterior trunk (18).