The minimum acceptable pH for a premature or term newborn is which of the following?

a. 7.20
b. 7.25
c. 7.30
d. 7.35


ANS: B
The minimum acceptable pH for a premature or term newborn is 7.25. Values below that level are considered inadequate, especially when the PaCO2 is greater than 50 mm Hg.

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