A physician anticipates that a mother may deliver her baby preterm. What test might be ordered to determine if the baby is at risk for the development of respiratory distress syndrome?
a. Alpha-fetoprotein
b. L?S ratio
c. PKU
d. CBC
B
Alpha-fetoprotein tests for congenital defects. The L/S ratio is used to detect insufficient amounts of surfactant. PKU tests for phenylketonuria. The CBC is not used to test for surfactant.
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A) True B) False
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