The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is NOT a true endocrine gland because ________.  

Regulating hormones from the hypothalamus ________.  

Steroid hormones exert their action by ________.  

The hypothalamic-hypophyseal tract ________.  

A 36 weeks’ gestational age infant is delivered by emergency cesarean section due to placental abruption. Physical exam reveals a pale, limp infant with retractions who is tachypneic and grunting. The infant is hypotensive, tachycardic, and has a capillary refill time of 4 seconds. An echocardiogram shows poorly filled ventricles. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A 29 weeks’ gestational age neonate with respiratory distress syndrome is receiving high-frequency jet ventilation with conventional ventilation. The SpO2 is 94% and the transcutaneous CO2 value is 59 mm Hg. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do?

Addison G. was admitted to PICU after a MVC.  She suffered several pulmonary contusions.  She was initially on a 2L NC in the ER and has progressed to mechanical ventilation.  What precipitated her ventilatory failure?

An 8-year-old girl with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and obesity has an adenotonsillectomy. She is seen in the clinic 6 weeks later and her parents report that she continues to snore loudly when sleeping. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

Which of the following is true concerning Croup? 1.Bacterial origin 2. Viral origin 3. Acute onset 4. Gradual onset

A 3-year-old male is found unresponsive with a palpable pulse of 30 and agonal respirations.  A RN and respiratory therapist are present at the bedside.  Which of the following is the appropriate compression to breaths ratio that should be utilized?