Constriction of the ductus arteriosus occurs in response to

A. the newborn’s increased PO2
B. the increase in blood pressure in the left atrium
C. the increase in blood pressure in the pulmonary artery
D. the newborn’s decreased pH


Answer: A

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The process of getting authorization from a patient's insurance company for a service performed is termed:

A) accounting. B) matrixing. C) triage. D) preapproval.

Health Professions

The jugular vein is a common site for central line access

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

Which of the following is one of the five rights of medication administration?

A) Right dose B) Right EMT C) Right allergies D) Right physician

Health Professions

What is intensive care, and where is this E/M service provided?

A. Services requiring a longer amount of time to perform than the intraservice time typically allows; may occur in an outpatient or an inpatient setting B. Healthcare services that can be provided in a variety of settings and specialize in the health of the pulmonary, or respiratory, system, as well as the prevention and treatment of diseases related to the respiratory system C. Healthcare services provided to a newborn infant from birth up to 28 days of age D. The E/M service provides critical care provided by a team of healthcare professionals operating on a unit that is dedicated to the critical care of patients

Health Professions