The nurse assessing a newborn's umbilical cord stump would ...

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The nurse assessing a newborn's umbilical cord stump would document which finding as normal anatomy?
 
  A.
  One artery, one vein
  B.
  One artery, two veins
  C.
  Two veins, two arteries
  D.
  One vein, two arteries

Question 2

The perinatal nurse explains the function of Wharton's jelly to a class of expectant parents. What description is most accurate?
 
  A.
  Collection of blood from the maternal circulation
  B.
  Gooey uterine substance that cushions the fetus
  C.
  Precursor cells from which blood cells originate
  D.
  Protects the umbilical cord from compression

[FergA]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The vessels in the umbilical cord are comprised of two arteries and one vein.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Wharton's jelly is a specialized type of connective tissue surrounding the vessels within the umbilical cord that protects the cord from compression.

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