The risk for development of respiratory distress syndrome RDS increases with the following conditions EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Prolonged rupture of membranes is associated with a decreased risk of RDS due to increased surfactant production. The other conditions increase the risk of RDS.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Encopresis is the repeated, involuntary passage of stool in inappropriate places, often due to chronic constipation or psychological issues in children.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Distributive shock, such as in early septic shock, is caused by widespread vasodilation and decreased systemic vascular resistance.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction characterized by vasodilation, airway swelling, and circulatory collapse, requiring immediate epinephrine administration.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adenovirus is the most common viral cause of post-bronchiolitis obliterans, a chronic lung disease following severe bronchiolitis.