Initially, TTN will have a clinical presentation similar to: ...

[jace]

Initially, TTN will have a clinical presentation similar to:
 
  a. the early stage of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
  b. the late stage of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
  c. bronchial pneumonia.
  d. meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS).

Question 2

What is the primary cause of hypoxemia in a patient with a severe flail chest?
 
  a. Myocardial contusion
  b. Hemorrhage
  c. Pulmonary edema
  d. Alveolar atelectasis

[dreamfighter72]

Answer to Question 1

A
TTN and the early stage of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) have an initially similar clinical presentation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Compression of the lung tissue occurs beneath the flail section and atelectasis results. The atelectasis then results in a decreased ventilation/perfusion ratio leading to increased venous admixture. Hypoxemia will occur.

[jace]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tanna.moeller]

Gracias!