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The neonate with RDS would have a phosphatidylglycerol (PG) level that is: A. present. B. absent.  C. above normal. D. below normal.

Directions: In the introduction that follows, indicate the common method that is used.  In Shakespeare’s Othello, Iago claims that he “who steals my purse steals trash / . . . But he that filches from me my good name / Robs me of that which not enriches him, / And makes me poor indeed” (3.3.157-161). Today, identity theft is a new way that thieves steal both the “purses” and the good names of innocent victims, and these thieves are enriching themselves at the expense of their victims. Identity theft is a serious problem that claims millions of innocent victims, and the government must implement better regulations to help put an end to this crime.

Another name for GBS is Landry Paralysis.

________________ is the hardening and thickening of the skin caused by new collagen formation. A. Rheumatoid arthritis B. Asbestosis C. Silicosis D. Scleroderma

A patient with MAS has had a chest radiograph taken. What findings can be expected? A. Elevated diaphragms B. Mediastinal shift C. Irregular densities throughout the lungs  D. Air bronchograms

A patient with myasthenia gravis will have lung volume and capacity findings that indicate a(n): A. upper airway obstruction. B. obstructive pulmonary disorder. C. restrictive pulmonary disorder. D. combined obstructive and restrictive disorder.

In which of the following persons would Guillain-Barré syndrome most likely occur? A. African-American female—22 years of age B. Hispanic male—31 years of age C. Asian female—17 years of age D. Caucasian male—53 years of age

Which of the following has been shown to shorten the course of a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome? A. Renal dialysis B. Plasmapheresis C. Blood transfusion D. NSAIDs

During a myasthenia crisis, a patient was placed on mechanical ventilation but is now stable. What will the chest radiograph most likely show? A. Normal lungs B. Mediastinal shift C. Pericardial tamponade D. Ground-glass appearance

What is the most common pulmonary complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? A. Bronchospasm B. Pleurisy  C. Atelectasis D. Diaphragmatic dysfunction