IRDS

Question 0

To be diagnosed w/ IRDS, what does a preterm infant have to have?

Answer 0

Respiratory distress and a chest radiograph

Question 1

If you see a “ground glass” appearance and atelectasis in a newborn infant’s chest radiograph, what should the mother be screened for?

Answer 1

GBS Status

Question 2

What do antenatal steroids do for a preterm infant?

Answer 2

Expedite the growth of the lungs; should be given only once

Question 3

Phase of lung development where respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and primitive alveoli develop

Answer 3

Cannalicular phase

Question 4

How must surfactant be delivered to a preterm infant to be effective?

Answer 4

Thru an endotracheal tube

Question 5

How fast does delivered surfactant act?

Answer 5

Within 1 hour

Question 6

SP-B fnxn

Answer 6

Promotes the adsorption and spread of surfactant

Question 7

Two most common sources for natural surfactant

Answer 7

Bovine and porcine

Question 8

Most promising adjunct treatment for infants w/ IRDS

Answer 8

Inositol

Question 9

SP-A

Answer 9

Regulates surfactant secretion and uptake