Hyperinflation is noted on the chest radiograph of a patient with MAS. What sudden development(s) must be watched for?
1. PPHN
2. Pneumothorax
3. Cardiomegaly
4. Pneumomediastinum
a. 2
b. 2, 4
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 2, 3, 4
B
If an infant with MAS has air trapping, he or she can suddenly develop a pneumothorax (about 10% to 15% of the time) or pneumomediastinum. PPHN and cardiomegaly are slow to develop.
You might also like to view...
When checking the office answering service, calls should be handled in order of importance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
________ is a condition characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
A) Malaria B) Tuberculosis C) HIV D) Cancer
____ are a combination of two or more waves.
A. QRS complexes B. PRS complexes C. PRT complexes D. QRT complexes
The fluid that is left when all clotting factors are removed from plasma is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).