Answer: D - Retinopathy of prematurity may lead to blindness from scar tissue or retinal detachment.The more premature the patient, the more at risk they are. A patient’s PaO2 would be greater than 100 mmHg and vasoconstriction of the retina would occur for the patient to have retinopathy of prematurity.

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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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A mechanically ventilated neonatal patient has indications of retinopathy of prematurity.

Which of the following statements could be associated with this disease?

The more premature the patient, the less at risk for this disease
The patient’s PaO₂ has been less than 90 mmHg
Patient has vasodilation of the retina
This disease may lead to blindness from scar tissue or retinal detachment

Explanation

Answer: D - Retinopathy of prematurity may lead to blindness from scar tissue or retinal detachment.

The more premature the patient, the more at risk they are. A patient’s PaO₂ would be greater than 100 mmHg and vasoconstriction of the retina would occur for the patient to have retinopathy of prematurity.

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