SIJ dysfunctions are caused by:    

The risk of ROP development is directly associated with which of the following?

Which of the following is DIRECTLY responsible for closing the foramen ovale in the neonate upon delivery?                                 

Which of the following is a MINIMAL developmental feature required for an immature human fetus to survive outside the uterus?

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?