About How Many Neonatal Patients with MAS Will Require Mechanical

question 14

Multiple Choice

About how many neonatal patients with MAS will require mechanical ventilation or CPAP?

• A) 50% to 70%
• B) 30% to 50%
• C) 10% to 15%
• D) Less than 10%

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Definitions:

Antagonist

A substance that interferes with or inhibits the physiological action of another, often referring to muscles or drugs.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the posterior thigh compartment, important in knee flexion and thigh extension, part of the hamstrings group.

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, forming the seam of the abdominal muscles, and serves as an important site for muscle attachment.

Rectus Abdominis

A major muscle in the abdomen, known as the "six pack," responsible for flexing the lumbar spine and stabilizing the pelvic and lower back region.