Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborns
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborns

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What is a common complication associated with severe hypoxemia related to meconium aspiration, RDS, pneumonia, and diaphragmatic hernia?

  • Acute bronchiolitis
  • Retinopathy of prematurity (correct)
  • Mild respiratory retractions
  • Congenital heart defects
  • Which infection may mimic RDS and require culture and antibiotic administration while awaiting culture reports?

  • B-hemolytic streptococcal infection (correct)
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Tuberculosis (TB) infection
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
  • What is a characteristic feature of transient tachypnea often seen in infants born via cesarean section?

  • Low oxygen requirement
  • High respiratory rate reaching 80 to 120 cpm (correct)
  • Fades by 24 hours after birth
  • Severe hypoxia and hypercapnia
  • What is a common assessment finding in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

    <p>Petechiae in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended position for putting newborns to sleep to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

    <p>On their backs or sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a management strategy for apnea in infants?

    <p>Using apnea monitors to sound alarms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

    <p>Infants of diabetic mothers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

    <p>Lack of surfactant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic assessment finding in an infant with Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

    <p>Cyanotic mucous membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering nitric oxide in the therapeutic management of Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

    <p>To dilate pulmonary arterioles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Complications and Conditions

    • Severe hypoxemia commonly leads to complications such as pulmonary hypertension, particularly in cases involving meconium aspiration, respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), pneumonia, and diaphragmatic hernia.
    • Infections like sepsis or early-onset pneumonia can mimic RDS and necessitate culture and antibiotic administration while awaiting culture results.

    Transient Tachypnea

    • Characteristic feature of transient tachypnea in infants born via cesarean section includes rapid respiratory rate, often due to retained fluid in the lungs since labor may not help clear secretions.

    Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

    • Common assessment finding in SIDS includes an unexplained death occurring during sleep, often after a seemingly normal period of health in an infant.
    • Recommended sleep position for newborns to mitigate SIDS risk is placing them on their backs.

    Apnea Management

    • Management strategy for apnea in infants includes stimulation techniques such as rubbing the infant's back or repositioning them to promote breathing.

    Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)

    • Common causes of RDS include surfactant deficiency, often related to premature birth.
    • Main cause of RDS is immaturity of the lungs leading to inadequate surfactant production.
    • Characteristic assessment finding in infants with RDS is the presence of grunting, retractions, and cyanosis during breathing.

    Therapeutic Management

    • Administering nitric oxide in the management of RDS aims to improve pulmonary vasodilation, enhancing oxygenation and reducing pulmonary hypertension.

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    Description

    This quiz covers the characteristics, causes, and assessment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in newborns, also known as Hyaline Membrane Disease. It includes information about the formation of fibrous membrane, common risk factors, and assessment indicators such as hypothermia, difficulty in respiration, and cyanotic mucous membranes.

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