Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn (Pphn)

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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Of The Newborn (Pphn) - Quiz

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1.

General comments -
2.

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is the persistence of a pattern of fetal blood flow.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

If the fetal blood flow pattern continues following birth, oxygenation is difficult for the neonate.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

PPHN is most commonly seen in -
- A.
  
  Post-term infant
- B.
  
  Term infant
- C.
  
  Term infant with aspiration syndrome
- D.
  
  All of the above
5.

The most important transition event that occurs with birth is -
- A.
  
  Pulmonary vascular resitance increases
- B.
  
  Systemic vascular resistance decreases
- C.
  
  The ductus arteriosus closes
- D.
  
  Effective respirations and ventilation are established
6.

The _______________ is located in the septum between the atria and allows the blood to bypass pulmonary circulation.
- A.
  
  Ductus venosus
- B.
  
  Foramen ovale
- C.
  
  Ductus arteriosus
- D.
  
  Ductus hepaticus
7.

The ________________ is the pathway between the pumonary artery and aorta and allows blood to bypass pulmonary circulation.
- A.
  
  Ductus venosus
- B.
  
  Foramen ovale
- C.
  
  Ductus arteriosus
- D.
  
  Ductus hepaticus
8.

Birth marks the beginning of pulmonary-based blood flow.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

For the following question, check all answer(s) that apply. PPHN may be caused by -
- A.
  
  Muscularization of the pulmonary blood vessels
- B.
  
  Congenital heart defects
- C.
  
  Neonatal sepsis
- D.
  
  Hypothermia and hypoglycemia
10.

For the following question, check all answer(s) that apply. Symptoms of PPHN may include -
- A.
  
  Tachypnea, tachycardia, hypotension
- B.
  
  Murmur, acidosis, lethargy
- C.
  
  Abdominal distension, decreased urine output
- D.
  
  Retractions, color changes, hypocalcemia
11.

The main goal in the management of PPHN is correction of asphyxia and acidosis.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Oxygen is a potent vasodilator and should be considered a first line drug in the management of PPHN.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
13.

Placement of an umbilical artery catheter (UAC) should be considered to provide continuous BP monitoring and access for arterial blood gases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

A sedative to consider using for the infant with PPHN is -
- A.
  
  Fentanyl
- B.
  
  Morphine sulphate
- C.
  
  Phenobarbital
- D.
  
  All of the above
15.

Air leaks and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are possible sequelae to PPHN.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

Morbidity for PPHN continues to be about 75%.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The following questions are the activity evaluation. Discuss the transition from fetal cardiopulmonary blood flow to adult blood flow pattern.
- A.
  
  Excellent
- B.
  
  Good
- C.
  
  Fair
- D.
  
  Poor
18.

Identify risk factors for developing PPHN.
- A.
  
  Excellent
- B.
  
  Good
- C.
  
  Fair
- D.
  
  Poor
19.

Describe clinical presentation of PPHN.
- A.
  
  Excellent
- B.
  
  Good
- C.
  
  Fair
- D.
  
  Poor
20.

Discuss the management of PPHN.
- A.
  
  Excellent
- B.
  
  Good
- C.
  
  Fair
- D.
  
  Poor
21.

Identify potential outcome for PPHN.
- A.
  
  Excellent
- B.
  
  Good
- C.
  
  Fair
- D.
  
  Poor