The effect of decreased PO2 and increased PCO2 on the newborn infant is to:
a. Cause the fetal shunts to close.
b. Suppress metabolic processes.
c. Promote chest compression and recoil.
d. Stimulate the brain to begin respirations.
ANS: D
After the umbilical cord is cut, the infant experiences temporary hypoxia and acidosis. The changes in arterial oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH activate the respiratory center in the medulla of the brain to initiate respirations.
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