Management of a Neonate with RDS May Include

question 3

Multiple Choice

Management of a neonate with RDS may include:
1) CPAP
2) Instilling surfactant into the lungs
3) Mechanical ventilation
4) Supplemental oxygen

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

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Responses

Physiological reactions initiated by the sympathetic nervous system that prepare the body for 'fight or flight' situations, such as increased heart rate and blood flow.

Parasympathetic Responses

Parasympathetic responses are reactions mediated by the parasympathetic nervous system, involved in rest, digestion, and energy conservation activities in the body.

Autonomic Reflexes

Involuntary bodily functions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

CNS

Central Nervous System, the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.