Exam Preview for 2252: Micropreemies: The New NICU Reality July 23,

Micropreemies: The New NICU Reality

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1. A baby's lung capacity can increase to over how many million alveoli by age 1? 100 million 200 million 350 million 450 million
2. Which condition typically prompts the use of an Oscillator as the ventilator of choice? Normal lung development Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Uniform Non-Compliance (e.g., RDS) Asthma exacerbation
3. What is one of the key objectives in using High-Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV)? Maximizing barotrauma Increasing oxygen exposure Inducing over-inflation Minimizing gas trapping
4. In the context of micropremies and ventilation, which condition is more challenging to manage compared to atelectasis? Pneumonia Hyperinflation Bronchiolitis Pneumothorax
5. What is one of the advantages of longer expiratory time in High-Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV)? Reduced gas trapping Reduced oxygenation Reduced ventilation Reduced gas exchange