18 Questions
What is the primary cause of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in preterm infants?
Deficiency of surfactant in the lungs
What is the composition of meconium?
The infant's first stool
What is a characteristic of neonates?
Horizontal ribs
What is a consequence of the pathophysiology of Cystic Fibrosis in the lungs?
Decreased mucus clearing
What is the primary disorder that Cystic Fibrosis presents as?
Multisystem disease
What is a consequence of the pathophysiology of Cystic Fibrosis in the pancreas?
Retention of enzymes in the pancreas
What is the approximate number of alveoli at birth in a term infant?
20-50 million
What is the significance of collateral ventilation in children?
It helps prevent atelectasis
What is the orientation of the ribs in an infant?
Horizontal
What is the consequence of decreased recoil of the infant chest wall?
Increased likelihood of lung collapse in the setting of lung disease
What happens to the energy generated during diaphragmatic contraction in infants with respiratory distress?
It is wasted through the distortion of the highly compliant rib cage
What is the number of alveoli by the age of 8 years?
300 million
What is the main consequence of a decrease in water secretion in the intestines?
Thickened mucus
What is the primary reason for the failure to thrive in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Malabsorption of nutrients due to intestinal obstruction
What is the main objective of chest physiotherapy in patients with cystic fibrosis?
To promote secretion clearance
What is the characteristic of sputum in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Thick and purulent
What is the primary cause of mortality in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Respiratory complications
What conditions can benefit from chest physiotherapy?
All of the above
Test your knowledge of pediatric anatomy and physiology, focusing on the respiratory system, airway development, and lung development in infants and children. Learn about the differences in the respiratory system between infants and adults, and how it develops over time.
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