The midwife is very concerned about Alex's ability to maintain a normal body temperature as he is 34 weeks gestation though his weight is average for gestational age. She is aware that Alex has limited heat production capabilities as exhibited by his:
a. extended posture.
b. small muscle mass.
c. proximity of blood vessels to skin surface.
d. limited amount of subcutaneous fat.
Question 2
Miscarriage is:
a. death of a fetus before 12 weeks gestation.
b. death of a fetus before 12 weeks gestation and the mother has signs of bleeding.
c. any pregnant woman who is bleeding before 12 weeks gestation.
d. spontaneous pregnancy loss prior to 20 weeks.
Normal action of antidiuretic hormone.
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