The causes of TTN include:
1. mother's diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
2. infant's hypoxemia.
3. mother's hypoxemia.
4. infant's inadequate inspiratory effort.
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 4
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3
B
If the newborn infant is hypoxemic and has an inadequate inspiratory effort, there is a delay in the clearance of pulmonary fluid. This leads to TTN.
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The model or classic case of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) involves an
a. Rh(D)-negative mother who makes anti-A directed against the Rh(D)-negative red blood cells of her fetus b. Rh(D)-negative mother who makes anti-D directed against the Rh(D)-positive red blood cells of her fetus c. Rh(D)-positive mother who makes anti-A,B directed against the Rh(D)-negative red blood cells of her fetus d. Rh(D)-positive mother who makes anti-D directed against the Rh(D)-negative red blood cells of her fetus
Normally CS fluid is clear and colorless, like water
Indicate whether the statement is true or false