During the fetal circulation, which of the following connects the main pulmonary artery to the aorta?
Foramen ovale
Ductus venosus
Umbilical vein
Ductus arteriosus
The Correct Answer is D
A. Foramen ovale:
Connects the right and left atria to bypass the fetal lungs, not the pulmonary artery and aorta.
B. Ductus venosus:
Shunts blood from the umbilical vein directly to the inferior vena cava, bypassing the fetal liver.
C. Umbilical vein:
Carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus, does not connect the pulmonary artery to the aorta.
D. Ductus arteriosus:
This structure connects the pulmonary artery to the aorta, allowing blood to bypass the non-functioning fetal lungs.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. "A distended bladder reduces the pelvic space needed for birth.”
A full bladder can impede fetal descent and interfere with uterine contractions.
B. "A full bladder decreases the risk for bladder infections.":
Frequent emptying helps prevent infection, but that’s not the primary reason during labor.
C. "A full bladder will be traumatized by frequent vaginal examinations":
Trauma can happen, but space for fetal descent is more critical.
D. "A full bladder increases the risk for trauma to the fetus.”
No direct trauma to fetus from bladder distension; this is inaccurate.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Reassess the FHR in 5 minutes:
Not necessary unless abnormal; 152 bpm is normal.
B. Take the client’s temperature:
No indication of maternal fever; unnecessary.
C. Inform client that the rate is normal:
Normal FHR is 110–160 bpm; slight variation like 152 is acceptable.
D. Immediately report FHR to physician:
Not needed for a normal FHR.
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