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joe

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What condition occurs when a portion of the bowel slides into another segment and causes obstruction?
 
  a. Intussusception
  b. Intubation
  c. Internation
  d. Infraterning

Question 2

What is the average blood volume of the average newborn?
 
  a. 10 to 12 ml
  b. 40 ml
  c. 100 ml
  d. 250 ml



ntsoane kedibone

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Intussusception occurs when a portion of the bowel slides into another segment and causes obstruction. The motion is like a telescope.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The average blood volume of the average newborn is 250 ml or approximately 75 to 80 ml/kg of body weight. The newborn blood volume is 75 to 80 ml/kg, whereas the infant who is 6 weeks to 2 years old has a blood volume of approximately 75 ml/kg (Table 8-3).



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