You are assessing a 26-week gestational age newborn immediately after birth. The newborn weighs 1200 g. On assessment, you find the newborn has poor color, substernal retractions, nasal flaring, respiratory rate of 45 breaths/min,

To determine outcome for a patient undergoing intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy, the respiratory therapist should assess which of the following?

1. Peak expiratory flow 2. Breath sounds 3. Sputum color 4. Maximum inspiratory pressure a. 1 and 2 c. 1, 2, and 3 b. 3 and 4 d. 2, 3, and 4

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intercellular spaces of the body that is localized or diffused is referred to as:

A) hemoconcentration B) atherosclerosis C) hemolysis D) edema