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karateprodigy

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Transitory tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is thought to occur as a result of
 
  a. A lack of surfactant
  b. Hypoinflation of the lungs
  c. Delayed absorption of fetal lung fluid
  d. A slow vaginal delivery associated with meconium-stained fluid

Question 2

A child has sustained a severe burn. When the medical team arrives on the scene, which is the highest priority for this child at this time?
 
  1. Start intravenous fluids.
  2. Provide for relief of pain.
  3. Establish an airway.
  4. Place a Foley catheter.



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Answer to Question 1

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A Lack of surfactant causes respiratory distress syndrome.
B TTN is caused by delayed absorption of fetal lung fluid.
C Delayed absorption of fetal lung fluid is thought to be the reason for TTN.
D A slow vaginal delivery will help prevent TTN.

Answer to Question 2

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1. The first step in burn care is to ensure that the child has an airway, is breathing, and has a pulse.
2. The first step in burn care is to ensure that the child has an airway, is breathing, and has a pulse.
3. The first step in burn care is to ensure that the child has an airway, is breathing, and has a pulse.
4. The first step in burn care is to ensure that the child has an airway, is breathing, and has a pulse.




karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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