Pre- and post-ductal blood gas studies are performed to evaluate:

You enter the room of a 4 year old patient admitted earlier for respiratory distress. Which of the following findings would you be MOST concerned about?  

Cold stress in a neonate can contribute to all of the following EXCEPT  

The physician asks that you place pre and post ductal pulse oximeter probes on a patient. Where do you place them?

You are called to a delivery for a 25 week gestation neonate. Mom is Gravida 3, Para 1, (G3, P1) with a history of oligohydramnios and premature rupture of membranes x 2 weeks. She has received 3 doses of betamethasone and is currently receiving IV magnesium sulfate. Mother reports that she smoked ‘occasionally’ throughout the pregnancy. The L&D nurse reports late decelerations on the fetal heart monitor. She is moved back for a STAT C-section. You prepare the radiant warmer in anticipation of the imminent delivery. Which of the following would you expect in the baby as a result of the mother receiving magnesium sulfate?

You are called to a delivery for a 25 week gestation neonate. Mom is Gravida 3, Para 1, (G3, P1) with a history of oligohydramnios and premature rupture of membranes x 2 weeks. She has received 3 doses of betamethasone and is currently receiving IV magnesium sulfate. Mother reports that she smoked ‘occasionally’ throughout the pregnancy. The L&D nurse reports late decelerations on the fetal heart monitor. She is moved back for a STAT C-section. You prepare the radiant warmer in anticipation of the imminent delivery.   Which of the following will promote lung maturity?

You are called to the emergency department to assess a 4 year old experiencing an asthma exacerbation.  She is estimated to weigh approximately 18 kg.    Which of the following medications would be most helpful to acutely relieve bronchoconstriction in this patient?  

You are called to a delivery for a 25 week gestation neonate.  Mom is Gravida 3, Para 1, (G3, P1) with a history of oligohydramnios and premature rupture of membranes x 2 weeks.  She has received 3 doses of betamethasone and is currently receiving IV magnesium sulfate.  Mother reports that she smoked ‘occasionally’ throughout the pregnancy. The L&D nurse reports late decelerations on the fetal heart monitor.  She is moved back for a STAT C-section. You prepare the radiant warmer in anticipation of the imminent delivery. How many live babies has this mom given birth to?  

Which of the following is/are true of fetal circulation?    

You are called to a delivery for a 25 week gestation neonate.  Mom is Gravida 3, Para 1, (G3, P1) with a history of oligohydramnios and premature rupture of membranes x 2 weeks.  She has received 3 doses of betamethasone and is currently receiving IV magnesium sulfate.  Mother reports that she smoked ‘occasionally’ throughout the pregnancy. The L&D nurse reports late decelerations on the fetal heart monitor.  She is moved back for a STAT C-section. You prepare the radiant warmer in anticipation of the imminent delivery.