Author Question: Decreased surfactant production in the preterm lung is a problem because surfactant a. Causes ... (Read 83 times)

rlane42 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Decreased surfactant production in the preterm lung is a problem because surfactant

a. Causes increased permeability of the alveoli
b. Provides transportation for oxygen to enter the blood supply
c. Keeps the alveoli open during expiration
d. Dilates the bronchioles, decreasing airway resistance

Question 2

A preadolescent patient, a member of a single-parent family, has abdominal pain and the health care provider suspects that an appendectomy might need to be performed.

The patient's father is asking for a second opinion, whereas the mother tells the nurse to do whatever needs to be done to help the patient. What does the nurse need to assess before moving forward with planning care for this patient? A) Permission to miss school
B) Identify the custodial parent
C) The type of health insurance
D) Plans for help upon discharge

jlaineee · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback
A Surfactant prevents the alveoli from collapsing.
B By keeping the alveoli open, it permits better oxygen exchange, but that is not its
main purpose.
C Surfactant prevents the alveoli from collapsing each time the infant exhales, thus
reducing the work of breathing.
D It does not affect the bronchioles.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse needs to identify who is the custodial parent. This is especially important when consent forms for care need to be signed. Once this information is obtained, the nurse needs to clearly document it in the patient's medical record. Permission to miss school, health insurance, and needs after discharge do not necessarily need to be assessed prior to planning care for the patient.