The prognosis of an infant with a diaphragmatic hernia depends on which of the following factors?
1. Success of the surgical diaphragmatic closure
2. Size of the diaphragmatic defect
3. Condition of the lung on the unaffected side
4. Degree of hypoplasia
a. 1
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
D
All of the listed options will impact the prognosis for an infant with a CDH. The mortality rate for this condition is about 40%.
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The EMT exhibits an understanding of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis when she makes which of these statements?
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The ____________________ is often considered the largest organ of the body.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
_______ are responsible for the development of female sex organs, and _______ are re-sponsible for the development of male sex organs
a. Estrogens and progesterone; testosterone and dihydrotestosterone b. Estrogen and luteinizing hormone; testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone c. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone; progesterone and dihy-drotestosterone d. Hormones and ovum; spermatozoa and zygotes