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chandani

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which of the following factors should alert the nurse to the potential for a prolapsed umbilical cord?
 
  a. Oligohydramnios
  b. Pregnancy at 38 weeks of gestation
  c. Presenting part at a station of 3
  d. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid

Question 2

Respirations are initiated at birth as a result of:
 
  a. An increase in the PO2 and a decrease in PCO2.
  b. The continued functioning of the foramen ovale.
  c. Chemical, thermal, and mechanical factors.
  d. Drying off the infant.


raenoj

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Because the fetal presenting part is positioned high in the pelvis and is not well applied to the cervix, a prolapsed cord could occur if the membranes rupture.

Answer to Question 2

C
A variety of these factors are responsible for initiation of respirations.
The PO2 decreases at birth and the PCO2 increases.
The foramen ovale closes at birth.
Tactile stimuli aid in initiating respirations, but are not the main cause.


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