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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?

The presence of ___________ burns is a classic predictor of thermal injury. A. Facial B. Neck  C. Arm D. Leg

In assessing a patient with RDS, the respiratory therapist would expect to find (Select all that apply):1. intercostal retractions.2. acrocyanosis.3. flaring nostrils.4. wheezing.  

Meconium Aspiration syndrome is commonly seen in infants: A. 37 weeks  B. 20 weeks C. 30 weeks D. 27 weeks

The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is ________________?

A Guillain-Barré syndrome patient has autonomic nervous system dysfunction which can result in which of the following? (Select all that apply)1. Tachycardia2. Hypotension3. Urinary retention4. Fever