Stable 6Th Edition Pretest Answers

Question: A neonate with a pneumothorax may exhibit which of the following signs?

1) Increased work of breathing

2) Bradycardia

3) Asymmetric appearing chest

4) Cyanosis

5) Decreased femoral pulses

a) 1, 2, 4

b) 1, 3, 5

c) All are correct

Answer: c) All are correct (Increased work of breathing, bradycardia, asymmetric appearing chest, cyanosis, decreased femoral pulses)

Question: b) You are concerned because the infant’s clinical presentation is not being adequately considered; work-up and treatment for possible infection is indicated.

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Question: c) An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) exam to evaluate for malrotation

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Question: b) Insert an IV then give a 2.8 mL bolus of D10W, followed by an IV infusion of D10W at 80 mLs per kilogram per day; recheck the glucose 15 to 30 minutes after the bolus.

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Question: a) Generate heat when it is metabolized.

Answer: The function of brown fat is to:

a) Generate heat when it is metabolized.

b) Provide a rapidly available source of glucose in the first day of life.

c) Provide an insulating layer of fat in the first month of life.

Question: c) Tracheoesophageal fistula

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Question: b) CBC with differential, c-reactive protein and blood culture.

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Question: c) O-negative packed red blood cells, 10 mL/kg IV

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Question: a) compensated metabolic acidosis

Answer: Arterial blood gas result: pH 7.35, PCO2 23, HCO3 (bicarbonate) 12. The correct interpretation of this blood gas is:

a) compensated metabolic acidosis

b) compensated mixed metabolic and respiratory acidosis

c) compensated respiratory acidosis

Question: a) Place the infant prone and assess whether additional airway support is required

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