Author Question: Uncontrolled maternal hyperventilation during labor results in which of the following conditions? ... (Read 95 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Uncontrolled maternal hyperventilation during labor results in which of the following conditions?

a. Respiratory acidosis
b. Metabolic acidosis
c. Respiratory alkalosis
d. Metabolic alkalosis

Question 2

A nurse is assessing the fontanels of a crying newborn and notes that the posterior fontanel pulsates and briefly bulges. What do these findings indicate?

A) Increased intracranial pressure
B) Overhydration
C) Dehydration
D) These are normal findings.

AngeliqueG · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Rapid, deep respirations cause the laboring woman to lose carbon dioxide through exhalation, resulting in respiratory alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

D