Author Question: What are complications associated with a near drowning in unclean, swampy water? 1. Pneumonia 2. ... (Read 32 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

What are complications associated with a near drowning in unclean, swampy water?

1. Pneumonia
2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
3. Pulmonary fibrosis
4. Pulmonary hypertension
a. 1
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2
d. 1, 2, 3

Question 2

A patient has meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) and a chemical pneumonitis as a result. What effect(s) can this have?

1. Decreased surfactant production
2. Increased bacterial growth
3. Edema of bronchial mucosa
4. Excessive bronchial secretions
a. 3
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Andromeda18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Because of bacteria and debris inhaled with unclean, swampy water, the victim is at risk for pneumonia or ARDS.

Answer to Question 2

D
A chemical pneumonitis caused by MAS can result in all of the listed options.