Which of the following statements BEST describes secondary apnea in newborns?
A) Primary apnea is due to respiratory failure, while secondary apnea is due to cardiac arrhythmia.
B) Primary apnea occurs only at birth, while secondary apnea occurs anytime during the first month of life.
C) Secondary apnea results from primary apnea.
D) Secondary apnea is a less serious condition and responds well to tactile stimulation and an oxygen-enriched atmosphere.
C
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Which of the following statements about the delivery of the placenta is TRUE?
A) It should be placed in a biohazard bag and brought to the ED with the patient. B) Transport should be delayed until delivery of the placenta is complete. C) Gentle traction should be applied to the placenta to facilitate delivery. D) Fundal massage is contraindicated until the placenta is delivered.
The therapist is establishing APRV on a patient and notices that the patient likely needs more tidal volume. What can the therapist do to provide this patient with a larger tidal volume?
A. Increase Phigh and maintain Plow at its current level. B. Increase both Phigh and Plow. C. Increase Plow only. D. Increase Tlow only.
Which activity is the biggest time waster?
A) calling a patient's family rather than e-mailing them B) rushing ahead with no plans or priorities C) researching medical topics on a laptop D) debating about the outcome of a patient's test
The aortic arch sweeps
A) from right to left in a posterior direction. B) from left to right in a posterior direction. C) from right to left in an anterior direction. D) from left to right in an anterior direction.