The membranes, placenta and umbilical cord are all part of the fetus' body. True or False
The umbilical cord has __________ blood vessels.
The fetus is an overall pink colour while in the mother's uterus. True or false
Hepatic refers to the __________
Renal refers to the______________.
The foramen ovale allows fetal blood to flow from the right atrium to the left. True or false
When the baby starts using the lungs, the foramen ovale closes. True or false
Cyanosis in a newborn's hands and feet are normal. True or false
Cyanosis around the newborn's mouth is a sign of oxygen deprivation. True or false
Amputation of the umbilical cord before it stops pulsing can be harmful to both mother and baby.
Normal respiratory rate for a newborn should be between 35 to 45 respirations a minute after the first few hours of life.
A heart rate of 140 beats per min. would be normal for a newborn baby. True or false
A sign that a baby may have an acyanotic heart defect would be failure to gain weight normally. True or false