Exam Preview for 2234: What Every Respiratory Therapist Should Know

What Every Respiratory Therapist Should Know About Antenatal Assessments and High-Risk Deliveries

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1. All of the following are potential consequences of fetal alcohol syndrome, EXCEPT? Intellectual Disability Growth restrictions during pregnancy Enhanced cognitive abilities Brain, cardiac, spinal, and craniofacial anomalies
2. How does premature rupture of the amniotic sac affect the volume of fluid within it? Compromised blood flow between placenta and fetus Enhanced nutrient absorption Increased fetal movement Decreased risk of fetal infection
3. Which of the following is a potential consequence of preterm birth related to the eyes? Glaucoma Astigmatism Retinopathy of prematurity Conjunctivitis
4. What is one of the primary benefits of antenatal corticosteroid therapy? Increasing neonatal mortality Increasing the incidence of intracranial hemorrhages Reducing respiratory distress syndrome in newborns Reducing lung function in premature babies
5. What is the primary cause of meconium aspiration syndrome? Genetic predisposition in the newborn Infection in the newborn's lungs Excessive production of meconium in the newborn's intestines Breathing in meconium-stained amniotic fluid during delivery