In the context of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which of the following is typically administered?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Corticosteroids are given to mothers at risk of preterm delivery to promote surfactant production in the fetus, which helps prevent or manage neonatal RDS.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Obstructive shock occurs due to mechanical barriers to blood flow, such as cardiac tamponade or pulmonary embolism.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Succinylcholine increases the risk of myocardial depression with volatile agents, which can lead to life-threatening cardiac events.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hemophilia A is a clotting disorder due to Factor VIII deficiency, leading to prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) while PT, BT, and TT remain normal.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Advanced life support (ALS) includes airway management, vascular access, fluid resuscitation, and defibrillation, but does not specifically focus on treating arrhythmias, which is a specialized intervention.