A newborn presented with chest retractions, dyspnea, and lethargy. The pediatrician diagnosed the baby with respiratory distress syndrome. This occurs due to the deficiency of:
ADipalmitoyl inositol
BDipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine
CLecithin
DSphingomyelin
Which of the following statements about lung compliance is false?
ADecreased in emphysema
BTotal compliance is 0.2 L/cm H2O
CA measure of lung distensibility
DChange in volume per unit change in pressure
Which of the following is most associated with respiratory alkalosis?
ASIMV
BNon invasive ventilation
CPressure controlled
DAssisted control mode ventilation
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