Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the umbilical cord?

a. If it is found to be around the baby's neck at the time of delivery, it must immediately be clamped and cut.
b. It is a flexible, ropelike structure, usually several feet in length.
c. It circulates amniotic fluid through the uterus.
d. It contains two arteries and one vein.


d

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Based on the following ABG results, what is the most likely acid-base diagnosis? pH = 7.62, PCO2 = 32 mm Hg, HCO3– = 29 mEq/L

a. Acute (uncompensated) metabolic alkalo-sis b. Combined metabolic and respiratory alka-losis c. Partially compensated metabolic alkalosis d. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis

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_______________ is required for all instruments or supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact with any other normally sterile areas of the body.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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