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Caiter2013

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Which of the following have been implicated in the origin of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)? 1. Oxygen toxicity 2. Malnutrition 3. Mechanical ventilation
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Which of the following ventilatory modalities have been associated with a lesser rate of air leak in meconium aspiration syndrome? 1. IMV 2. HFV 3. CPAP
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 3 only



hramirez205

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Immaturity, genetics, malnutrition, oxygen toxicity, and mechanical ventilation all have been im-plicated in the origin of BPD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Evidence suggests that both HFV and intermittent mechanical ventilation decrease the risk of air leak.



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