Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Diseases Overview

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What is the pathology of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)?

Pulmonary fibrosis, pleural effusion, and alveolar hemorrhage

Lung tissue inflammation, blood clot formation, and bronchospasm

Airway obstruction, surfactant deactivation, and chemical pneumonitis (correct)

Alveolar collapse, pulmonary edema, and airway constriction

Which condition is a potential complication of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)?

Atrial septal defect (ASD)

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn (PPHN) (correct)

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

What is the approximate incidence of MAS in neonates exposed to meconium?

75%

50%

10% (correct)

25%

What is the color of meconium that causes Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)?

Black-green Signup and view all the answers

Which respiratory condition is not categorized under Perinatal Acute Respiratory Diseases?

Croup Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?

Reducing surface tension to prevent alveolar collapse Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the parietal pleura in the respiratory system?

Covers the thoracic wall Signup and view all the answers

Which structure ensures that air will pass through the trachea?

Larynx Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the upper respiratory tract in relation to air?

Filters and warms air Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the conducting zone in the lower respiratory tract?

Facilitates air passage to the respiratory zone Signup and view all the answers

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What is the pathology of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)?

Which condition is a potential complication of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)?

What is the approximate incidence of MAS in neonates exposed to meconium?

What is the color of meconium that causes Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)?

Which respiratory condition is not categorized under Perinatal Acute Respiratory Diseases?

What is the primary function of surfactant in the lungs?

What is the function of the parietal pleura in the respiratory system?

Which structure ensures that air will pass through the trachea?

What is the primary function of the upper respiratory tract in relation to air?

What is the main function of the conducting zone in the lower respiratory tract?

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