CMCP M4: L3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) - CORRECT ANSWER - Lack or absence of
surfactant, which keeps alveoli open.
Common risk factors for RDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Preterm birth,
diabetic mother,
cesarean birth,
meconium aspiration.
What happens when a baby has RDS? - CORRECT ANSWER - A hyaline-like membrane
forms in the lungs, preventing oxygen exchange.
Signs of RDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Fast breathing,
nasal flaring,
chest retractions,
cyanosis,
grunting,
weak cry.
How is RDS diagnosed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chest X-ray (ground-glass pattern),
ABG test.
How is RDS treated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surfactant via tube,
Oxygen & ventilation,
ECMO,
nitric oxide therapy (severe cases).
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) - CORRECT ANSWER - Lack or absence of
surfactant, which keeps alveoli open.
Common risk factors for RDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Preterm birth,
diabetic mother,
cesarean birth,
meconium aspiration.
What happens when a baby has RDS? - CORRECT ANSWER - A hyaline-like membrane
forms in the lungs, preventing oxygen exchange.
Signs of RDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Fast breathing,
nasal flaring,
chest retractions,
cyanosis,
grunting,
weak cry.
How is RDS diagnosed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chest X-ray (ground-glass pattern),
ABG test.
How is RDS treated? - CORRECT ANSWER - Surfactant via tube,
Oxygen & ventilation,
ECMO,
nitric oxide therapy (severe cases).
