According to the Parkland Formula, what is the recommended volume ...

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According to the Parkland Formula, what is the recommended volume of fluid that should be infused over a 24-hour period for each percent of body surface burned?
 
  a. 1 mL/kg of body weight
  b. 4 mL/kg of body weight
  c. 6 mL/kg of body weight
  d. 10 mL/kg of body weight

Question 2

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) primarily affects infants who are:
 
  a. preterm with insufficient surfactant.
  b. full-term.
  c. postterm with too much surfactant.
  d. preterm with too much surfactant.

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Answer to Question 1

B
The Parkland Formula recommends 4 mL/kg of body weight for each percent of body surface area burned to be infused over a 24-hour period.

Answer to Question 2

A
RDS is found in preterm neonates with insufficient surfactant. Surfactant is produced by the alveolar type II cells in the lungs of a full-term (or near-term) neonate.

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