10 Questions
What is the first step toward acquiring the specialized knowledge needed to practice neonatal respiratory care?
Thorough understanding of how the respiratory system develops in the fetus
What does fetal assessment involve?
Fetal heart rate monitoring
What does ultrasonography use?
High-frequency sound waves to obtain a picture of the infant in-utero
What does amniocentesis involve?
Direct sampling/quantitative assessment of amniotic fluid
What is the lecithin-to-sphingomyelin (L:S) ratio?
Measurement of two phospholipids synthesized by the fetus in utero
What is the first medical literature that mentioned sleep apnea?
Charles Dickens's work
Who established the first sleep clinic and when?
Guilleminult,Eldridge and Dement in 1973
What is the primary characteristic of sleep apnea?
Cessation of airflow for at least 10 seconds
What is the definition of Hypopnea according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine?
Reduction in amplitude of greater than 50% associated with oxygen desaturation of 4% or more
When was the first non-surgical treatment developed for sleep apnea?
1981
Test your knowledge on neonatal respiratory care with questions about fetal respiratory system development, newborn infant assessment, factors affecting fetal health, and conditions leading to adverse outcomes. This quiz covers essential information for practicing neonatal respiratory care.
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