Author Question: To provide competent newborn care, the nurse understands that respirations are initiated at birth as ... (Read 38 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

To provide competent newborn care, the nurse understands that 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, sensory, and mechanical factors
d. Drying off the infant

Question 2

Three million unintended pregnancies occur each year in the United States. A Healthy People 2020 goal is to increase the number of intended pregnancies to 70. Is this statement true or false?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

reelove4eva · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

F
A Healthy People 2020 goal is to increase the number of pregnancies that are intended to
56 from a baseline of 51. Unintended pregnancies are those that are unwanted or occur
in women who want to become pregnant, but not until a later date. These pregnancies may
result in economic hardship, health problems, or interference with educational or career
plans. Many of these occur in women who are using contraceptives incorrectly. The nurse
plays a vital role as counselor and educator.