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leo leo

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What deficiency causes a preterm infant respiratory distress syndrome?
 
  a. Protein
  b. Estrogen
  c. Hyaline
  d. Surfactant

Question 2

Why does a 4-day-old infant born at 33 weeks of gestation possibly need to be fed by gavage during the first few days of life?
 
  a. Weak or absent sucking or swallowing reflex
  b. Inability to digest food properly
  c. Refusal to take formula by mouth
  d. Need for a larger quantity of formula at each feeding


olivia_paige29

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The production of surfactant, necessary for the absorption of oxygen by the lungs, is deficient in the preterm infant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
When the preterm infant's sucking and swallowing reflexes are immature, gavage feedings can be used to promote nutrition.


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