Stable Post Test 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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