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asd123

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Which of the following pH values is associated with fetal asphyxia?
 
  a. Less than 7.1
  b. Less than 7.2
  c. Less than 7.3
  d. Less than 7.4

Question 2

At 1 min after birth, a newborn infant exhibits the following: heart rate of 65/min, a slow and irregular respiratory rate, some muscle flexion, a grimace when nasally suctioned, and a pink body with blue extremities.
 
  What is the infant's 1-min Apgar score?
  a. 3
  b. 4
  c. 5
  d. 6



meow1234

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A pH below 7.2 may indicate that the fetus is experiencing asphyxia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The Apgar score is an objective scoring system used to rapidly evaluate the newborn, as given in Table 53-2.



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