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laurencescou

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Which of the following statements about the placenta is accurate?
 
  a. The placenta is delivered by applying gentle pressure to the abdomen after the baby has been born.
  b. The placenta is full of bacteria and should not be transported near the baby in the ambulance.
  c. It is essential that the mother not be moved until the placenta has been delivered.
  d. The placenta typically delivers itself within 30 minutes of the birth of the baby.

Question 2

At what point during a delivery should you first suction the baby?
 
  a. After the baby's head has been delivered but before the torso is out of the vaginal opening and if there is obvious obstruction to spontaneous breathing
  b. Before the cord has been cut but after the baby has been assessed and determined to be stable and if there is obvious obstruction to spontaneous breathing
  c. When the baby has been delivered and has been dried and warmed
  d. When the baby's chest has been delivered but before the legs are free of the vaginal canal


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pami445

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


laurencescou

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

Kedrick2014

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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