Author Question: The fetal circulatory structure that connects the pulmonary artery with the descending aorta is ... (Read 23 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The fetal circulatory structure that connects the pulmonary artery with the descending aorta is known as which of the following?

a. Ductus venosusb. Foramen ovalec. Ductus arteriosusd. Internal iliac artery

Question 2

A woman at 40 weeks' gestation has a diagnosis of oligohydramnios. Which of the following statements related to oligohydramnios is correct?

a. It indicates that there is a 25 increase in amniotic fluid.b. It indicates that there is a 25 reduction of amniotic fluid.c. It indicates that there is a 50 increase in amniotic fluid.d. It indicates that there is a 50 reduction of amniotic fluid.

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: c
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a. The ductus venosus connects the umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava.
b. The foramen ovale is the opening between the right and left atria.
c. Correct.
d. The internal iliac artery connects the external iliac artery to the umbilical artery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: d
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a. Oligohydramnios is a decrease, not an increase in amniotic fluid.
b. Oligohydramnios is a 50 reduction in amniotic fluid.
c. Oligohydramnios is a decrease, not an increase in amniotic fluid.
d. Correct. Oligohydramnios refers to a decreased amount of amniotic fluid of less than 500 mL at term or 50 reduction of normal amounts.