MN 551 Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam
Question 1
A female neonate has been in respiratory distress since delivery and is unresponsive to
oxygen therapy. Endoscopy has confirmed a diagnosis of esophageal atresia and
tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). Which of the following explanations should the care
team provide to the infant's parents?
Question options:
“We will have to perform surgery to correct the hole in her throat to make sure that she is
able to swallow and breathe normally.”
“This problem will require respiratory therapy and supplementary feeding, but it will likely
resolve itself over time.”
“The biggest risk that will face your daughter until this is fixed is the danger of malnutrition
and dehydration.”
“The priority in our immediate treatment prior to her surgery will be pain management, as the
contents of her stomach can burn her lungs.”
Question 2
The father of an 18-month-old girl noticed a small vesicle on her face several days ago. The
lesion ruptured and left a straw-colored crust that remained on the girl's face. The eruption of
new vesicles has prompted him to bring the child to the emergency department. Which of the
following treatments for the child's skin problem is most likely?
Question options:
A topical antifungal ointment
An oral corticosteroid
An antiviral ointment
Question 1
A female neonate has been in respiratory distress since delivery and is unresponsive to
oxygen therapy. Endoscopy has confirmed a diagnosis of esophageal atresia and
tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). Which of the following explanations should the care
team provide to the infant's parents?
Question options:
“We will have to perform surgery to correct the hole in her throat to make sure that she is
able to swallow and breathe normally.”
“This problem will require respiratory therapy and supplementary feeding, but it will likely
resolve itself over time.”
“The biggest risk that will face your daughter until this is fixed is the danger of malnutrition
and dehydration.”
“The priority in our immediate treatment prior to her surgery will be pain management, as the
contents of her stomach can burn her lungs.”
Question 2
The father of an 18-month-old girl noticed a small vesicle on her face several days ago. The
lesion ruptured and left a straw-colored crust that remained on the girl's face. The eruption of
new vesicles has prompted him to bring the child to the emergency department. Which of the
following treatments for the child's skin problem is most likely?
Question options:
A topical antifungal ointment
An oral corticosteroid
An antiviral ointment
