When Should a Therapist Consider CPAP for a Newborn with Respiratory

question 16

Multiple Choice

When should a therapist consider CPAP for a newborn with respiratory distress?

• A)Fio₂ > 40% to 70% and SPo₂ < 85%
• B)Fio₂ > 90% and SPo₂ < 95%
• C)Respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute
• D)PaO₂ 50 to 60 mm Hg

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Definitions:

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar

A type of epithelium characterized by cells of varying heights that appear stratified but are actually a single layer, often with cilia on the surface.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of cells with the outermost layer being flat and thin, serving as protection against mechanical stress and abrasion.

Simple Columnar

Refers to a single layer of tall, closely packed cells, lining organs such as the digestive tract, where they serve functions in absorption, secretion, or protection.