Which of the following statements regarding the umbilical cord is correct?
A. The umbilical arteries carry oxygenated blood to the fetus.
B. Waste products from the fetus return via the umbilical vein.
C. The umbilical cord contains two veins and one artery.
D. The umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood to the fetus.
Answer: D. The umbilical vein carries oxygenated blood to the fetus.
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A) Fee slip B) History form C) Patient registration form D) HIPAA authorization form
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A) proximate cause B) termination of care C) expressed consent D) liability
Blood cultures are used to rule out or confirm ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A central venous catheter:
A. is inserted into a large vein. B. drains urine from the body. C. eliminates wound drainage from a surgical site. D. is routinely used for dehydrated patients who need IVs.