{"id":10380,"date":"2026-07-01T00:05:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=10380"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T22:59:59","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-meconium-aspiration-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-meconium-aspiration-syndrome","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Meconium aspiration syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-meconium-aspiration-syndrome\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-meconium-aspiration-syndrome\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-meconium-aspiration-syndrome\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-meconium-aspiration-syndrome\/#References\" >References<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-meconium-aspiration-syndrome\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Today\u2019s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on confirming a Meconium aspiration syndrome diagnosis. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The nurse in the level II nursery is caring for an infant suspected of having meconium aspiration syndrome. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate to <em>confirm the diagnosis<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Complete blood count (CBC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Chest X-ray<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Lung ultrasound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn with Osmosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iDxHtjjCMbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Chest X-ray<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> A chest X-ray is used to support the diagnosis of an infant with <strong>meconium aspiration syndrome<\/strong>. It may show patchy infiltrates of the lung, areas of consolidation, and hyper-expansion due to air trapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/image_a464bf.png\" alt=\"Osmosis.org educational graphic describing diagnostic evaluation for a respiratory condition. It highlights perinatal history, physical examination, chest X-ray findings, and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis. The chest X-ray is labeled with lung consolidation, patchy infiltrates, and hyperexpansion, while the ABG section lists hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and respiratory acidosis as key findings. A blood sample tube is shown to represent laboratory testing.\" class=\"wp-image-10383\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.038904327113934;width:557px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/image_a464bf.png 791w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/image_a464bf.png?resize=300,147 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/image_a464bf.png?resize=768,377 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>diagnosis of meconium aspiration syndrome starts with perinatal history and physical assessment<\/strong>, and is <strong>supported by a chest X-ray<\/strong>, which may show patchy infiltrates of the lung, lung consolidation, and hyper-expansion due to air trapping. In addition, <strong>arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis may show hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and respiratory acidosis<\/strong>. A complete blood count (CBC), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and lung ultrasound are not used to diagnose meconium aspiration syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Complete blood count (CBC)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> A CBC is not used to diagnose an infant with meconium aspiration syndrome but it can be used to diagnose infection or other causes of respiratory distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> An MRI is not used to diagnose an infant with meconium aspiration syndrome. An MRI can be used to diagnose neurologic or other non-pulmonary conditions when indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Lung ultrasound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> A lung ultrasound is not used to diagnose an infant with meconium aspiration syndrome, although it may provide information about neonatal lung conditions such as pneumothorax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hockenberry, M. J., Duffy, E. A., &amp; Gibbs, K. D. (2024). <strong>Wong\u2019s nursing care of infants and children<\/strong> (12th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0-323-77670-7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gulati, A., &amp; Balasubramanya, R. (2023, May 1). <strong>Lung imaging.<\/strong> StatPearls. https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK558976\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Meconium_aspiration_syndrome:_Nursing\">Meconium aspiration syndrome: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Get your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\">free trial<\/a>&nbsp;to find out why millions of clinicians and caregivers love learning by Osmosis.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A newborn is suspected of having meconium aspiration syndrome. 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