Chapter 48: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Chapter 48: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following maternal factors is/are related to the health of the fetus and the outcomes of pregnancy?
2. maternal age
3. prior maternal disease
4. maternal drug use
5. maternal birth history

ANS:  C

Table 48-1 lists maternal conditions and specific anticipated fetal or neonatal outcomes related to the conditions.

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2. Which of the following techniques would you recommend to assess the state of pulmonary maturity before birth?

ANS:  D

Lung maturation can be assessed with amniocentesis.

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3. Temporary drops in the fetal heart rate during uterine contractions are known as:

ANS:  B

Temporary drops in fetal heart rate are called decelerations and can be mild (less than 15 beats/mine), moderate (15 to 45 beats/min), or severe (greater than 45 beats/min). Decelerations are classified by their occurrence in the uterine contraction cycle.

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4. Late decelerations are consistent with which of the following conditions?
5. uteroplacental insufficiency
6. umbilical cord compression
7. normal contraction
8. maternal bradycardia

ANS:  A

A late deceleration pattern indicates impaired maternal-placental blood flow, or uteroplacental insufficiency.

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5. Which of the following pH values is associated with fetal asphyxia?

ANS:  C

A pH below 7.20 may indicate that the fetus is experiencing asphyxia.

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