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sjones

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The fetus is potentially viable if born prematurely after how many weeks of gestation?
 
  a. 12 to 16 weeks
  b. 18 to 20 weeks
  c. 24 to 26 weeks
  d. 28 to 32 weeks

Question 2

The fetus is potentially viable if born at the end of which stage of development?
 
  a. Alveolar
  b. Canalicular
  c. Pseudoglandular
  d. Saccular


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gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
At the end of the canalicular period (24 to 26 weeks of gestation), the fetus, if born, is capable of sufficient gas exchange and is viable if supported completely with an artificial airway, O2, venti-latory support, and surfactant administration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
At the end of the canalicular period (24 to 26 weeks of gestation), the fetus, if born, is capable of sufficient gas exchange and is viable if supported completely with an artificial airway, O2, venti-latory support, and surfactant administration.


sjones

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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