An infant patient presents with decreased lung compliance and a normal Functional Residual Capacity (FRC). This likely indicates

A) pneumoniaB) asthmaC) meningitis
D) respiratory distress syndrome


A

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

At which point in the pressure-time curve of a spontaneous breath should the transdiaphragmatic pressure be greatest?

a. Mid-inspiration b. Mid-expiration c. End of exhalation d. Beginning of inspiration

Health Professions

The cardiovascular system is responsible for recapturing lost fluid

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

The microcollection containers above both have a similar characteristic. What is that characteristic?

A. Nothing is similar between these containers. B. Both containers have a separator gel. C. Both containers have an anticoagulant. D. Both containers have an light barrier.

Health Professions

Services performed in the office are generally marked on a patient's encounter form by the:

A) provider B) clinical medical assistant C) administrative medical assistant D) patient

Health Professions