It Is Highly Suspected That a Newborn Has Aspirated Meconium

question 7

Multiple Choice

It is highly suspected that a newborn has aspirated meconium. What actions should be immediately undertaken?
1) Instill exogenous surfactant.
2) Suction out the meconium.
3) Begin mechanical ventilation.
4) Intubate the infant.

• A) 2, 4
• B) 1, 2
• C) 2, 3, 4
• D) 1, 2, 3, 4

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Definitions:

Carbon Fixation Reactions

Reduction reactions of photosynthesis in which carbon from carbon dioxide becomes incorporated into organic molecules, leading to the production of carbohydrate. See Calvin Cycle.

Reduced

A term often used in chemistry to describe the gain of electrons or decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Oxidized

Describes a process where an atom, molecule, or ion loses electrons, often associated with a gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen in chemical reactions.

Photophosphorylation

The production of ATP in photosynthesis.