NBME CBSE ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025(GRADED A+) DETAILED
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Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, Type II pneumocytes Answer: surfactant (lecithin)
Proliferate after injury
Type I progenitors
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Polio live v killed vaccine Answer: Killed = Salk = IgG
Live = Sabin = IgG + IgA
- can be shed in feces
Neonatal Respiratory Distress:
Etiology + Tx Answer: Maternal DM (high insulin)
or C-section (low cortisol)
TX: dexamethasone before birth
Lung maturity determined with Answer: Amniocentesis of Phospholipids (*type II
pneumocytes)
L >> S
Type I pneumocytes Answer: Squamous gas diffusion
Elastase in lungs Answer: macrophage: lysosomes
PMN: azuronphilic granules
Elastin stretches and recoils due to Answer: Lysine interchain crosslinks
air pressure and
intrapleural pressure at FRC Answer: Air pressure = 0
Intrapleural pressure = -5
Pulm Vasc Resistance is lowest during Answer: Exhale of Tidal Volume
Lung Compliance is decreased by Answer: LHF, pulmonary edema,
pulmonary fibrosis
Lung Compliance is increased by Answer: emphysema, age
Obesity affects ERV and FRC Answer: DECREASE
ERV & FRC
Blood flow/min (pulmonary v systemic) Answer: pulmonary = systemic
Anatomic pulmonary shunting Answer: Bronchial circulation causes
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025(GRADED A+) DETAILED
ANSWERS!! | FROM QUESTION TO PERFECTION| STUDY
WITH CONFIDENCE!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, Type II pneumocytes Answer: surfactant (lecithin)
Proliferate after injury
Type I progenitors
Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Polio live v killed vaccine Answer: Killed = Salk = IgG
Live = Sabin = IgG + IgA
- can be shed in feces
Neonatal Respiratory Distress:
Etiology + Tx Answer: Maternal DM (high insulin)
or C-section (low cortisol)
TX: dexamethasone before birth
Lung maturity determined with Answer: Amniocentesis of Phospholipids (*type II
pneumocytes)
L >> S
Type I pneumocytes Answer: Squamous gas diffusion
Elastase in lungs Answer: macrophage: lysosomes
PMN: azuronphilic granules
Elastin stretches and recoils due to Answer: Lysine interchain crosslinks
air pressure and
intrapleural pressure at FRC Answer: Air pressure = 0
Intrapleural pressure = -5
Pulm Vasc Resistance is lowest during Answer: Exhale of Tidal Volume
Lung Compliance is decreased by Answer: LHF, pulmonary edema,
pulmonary fibrosis
Lung Compliance is increased by Answer: emphysema, age
Obesity affects ERV and FRC Answer: DECREASE
ERV & FRC
Blood flow/min (pulmonary v systemic) Answer: pulmonary = systemic
Anatomic pulmonary shunting Answer: Bronchial circulation causes
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