Author Question: What most influences the severity of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)? a. Poor cough and gag ... (Read 20 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What most influences the severity of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)?

a. Poor cough and gag reflex
b. The gestational age at birth
c. Administering high concentrations of oxygen
d. The sex of the infant

Question 2

What is the basis for classifying a person as having a mental illness?

a. Behavior exhibited and the context
b. Response of society to the behavior
c. Ability of the patient to conform
d. Patient's history and previous behavior

yuyiding · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
RDS is caused by a deficiency of surfactant and it occurs almost exclusively in preterm, low-birth-weight infants.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A person is deemed to be mentally ill by the behavior exhibited and the context in which that behavior occurs.