Author Question: The neonate with RDS would have a phosphatidylglycerol (PG) level that is: a. present. b. ... (Read 29 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The neonate with RDS would have a phosphatidylglycero l (PG) level that is:

a. present.
b. absent.
c. above normal.
d. below normal.

Question 2

The respiratory therapist heard a pleural friction rub while performing a chest assessment on a patient with a lung abscess. What does this likely indicate?

a. The lungs are hyperinflated.
b. Hemoptysis has developed.
c. The abscess is located near the pleural surface.
d. A pneumothorax has developed.

Zebsrer · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
PG is the second most abundant phospholipid in surfactant. The absence of PG in amniotic fluid would indicate immature lungs, as would be the case in a neonate with RDS. The presence of PG would indicate mature lungs with surfactant.

Answer to Question 2

C
When an abscess is near the pleural surface, the inflamed membranes rub together. The sound produced is heard through a stethoscope and called a pleural friction rub.