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The respiratory pattern of a neonate with RDS will have which of these characteristics?
 
  1. Respiratory rate of about 50/min
  2. Respiratory rate of >60/min
  3. Cyclical breathing pattern
  4. Hard and deep breaths
  a. 1
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 4
  d. 2, 4

Question 2

The major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include:
 
  1. atelectasis.
  2. bronchospasm.
  3. high surface tension of alveolar fluids.
  4. alveolar flooding.
  a. 1, 4
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 1, 3, 4



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Answer to Question 1

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Because of the stiff lungs associated with RDS, the neonate will typically have a respiratory rate of >60/min and hard and deep breaths.

Answer to Question 2

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Major pathologic or structural changes seen in the lungs with pulmonary edema include atelectasis, high surface tension of alveolar fluids, and alveolar flooding. Bronchospasm is not associated with pulmonary edema.





 

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