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Identify the congenital heart defects that are cyanotic (three).

What is the most common cyanotic congenital cardiac defect in neonates?

What changes result when stress fractures of the capillary endothelium and basement membranes develop during mechanical ventilation? A. Fluid leakage into alveolar spaces B. Bronchospasm C. Pulmonary embolism D. TTN

Which of the following is/are commonly seen on the lateral neck x-ray of a patient with LTB?

What is one major sign of respiratory distress in infant and pediatric patients?

List two maternal factors that may cause Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. 

Which of the following are major pathologic and structural changes associated with a CDH?1. Increased numbers of bronchial generations and alveoli2. Complete lung collapse3. Atelectasis4. Mediastinal shift A. 1, 2 B. 3, 4 C. 1, 3, 4 D. 2, 3, 4

Which of the following are considered to be noncyanotic defects?1. PDA2. ASD3. TOF4. VSD A. 1, 2 B. 2, 3 C. 1, 2, 4  D. 2, 3, 4

The major pathologic or structural changes associated with the physical presence of meconium in MAS include:1. partially obstructed airways, air trapping, and alveolar hyperinflation.2. pulmonary air leak syndromes (pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax).3. totally obstructed airways and absorption atelectasis.4. pulmonary edema and alveolar flooding. A. 1, 3 B. 1, 2, 4 C. 2, 3, 4 D. 1, 2, 3 

What direction is the shunt for non-cyanotic CHDs?