Nasal CPAP should be administered to a neonate with _______________

a. cleft palate
b. choanal atresia
c. apnea of prematurity
d. tracheoesophageal fistula

ANS: C
The use of CPAP can be dangerous in a newborn with choanal atresia, a tracheoesophageal fistu-la, or a cleft palate. CPAP can be used successfully in infants with apnea of prematurity.

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