Which phospholipid ratio would indicate a neonate with a low risk of developing respiratory dis-tress syndrome (RDS)?
a. L/S ratio of 1
b. L/S ratio of 2 or more
c. L/S ratio of less than 1.5
d. L/S ratio of less than 1
ANS: B
An L/S ratio of 2 or more indicates a relatively low risk for the development of respiratory dis-tress syndrome, while an L/S ratio of less than 1.5 is associated with a high risk.
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