Which of the following breathing patterns are associated with ...

[gonzo233]

Which of the following breathing patterns are associated with TTN?
 
  1. Normal rate
  2. Rapid rate
  3. Higher than normal tidal volume
  4. Shallow tidal volume
  a. 1, 3
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 4
  d. 2, 4

Question 2

Which of the following initial blood gas results would a respiratory therapist expect to find in a patient with a mild flail chest?
 
  a. Elevated pH and elevated SaO2
  b. Decreased pH and decreased SaO2
  c. Increased pH and decreased SaO2
  d. Decreased pH and increased SaO2

[FergA]

Answer to Question 1

D
The hallmark clinical manifestations of an infant with TTN are a rapid respiratory rate and shallow tidal volume.

Answer to Question 2

C
With a mild flail chest, an increased pH and a decreased SaO2 would be expected. The patient would be expected to initially have alveolar hyperventilation with hypoxemia.

[gonzo233]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[cpetit11]

Great answer, keep it coming