NUR 221 Final Exam Complete Questions and Answers Already Graded A.

NUR 221 Final Exam Complete Questions and Answers Already Graded A. What are some non-pulmonary causes of respiratory distress in neonates? Sepsis, cardiac defects (structural or functional), hemolytic disease, CNS defects, exposure to cold, airway obstruction (atresia), intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, acute blood loss and drugs. What appears to be the principle factor in the development of Respiratory Distress Syndrome? Surfactant deficiency. What are the clinical manifestations of Respiratory Distress Syndrome? 1.) Tachypnea (greater than or equal to 60 breaths/min) initially 2.) Dyspnea 3.) Pronounced intercostal or substernal retractions 4.) Fine respiratory crackles 5.) Audible expiratory grunt 6.) Flaring of the external nares 7.) Cyanosis or pallor 8.) Apnea 9.) With progression of condition, deteriorating vital signs including blood pressure, apnea, body temperature instability