Author Question: Which of the following breathing patterns are associated with TTN? 1. Normal rate 2. Rapid rate ... (Read 47 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

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.