Organ Failure Seems to Occur Sequentially and Often Follows This

question 37

Multiple Choice

Organ failure seems to occur sequentially and often follows this similar pattern among patients:

• A)first the kidneys, followed by the lungs, and finally the liver or heart.
• B)first the liver, followed by the lungs, and finally the kidneys or heart.
• C)first the lungs, followed by the liver, and finally the kidneys, GI tract, or heart.
• D)first the lungs, followed by the kidneys or GI tract, and finally the liver.

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Definitions:

Vernix

A greasy, white substance that covers and protects the skin of a fetus while in the womb and is still present at birth in most cases.

Newborns

Infants from birth to about 2 months of age, characterized by rapid physical growth and development in the initial stages of life.

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week, often due to underlying health issues or genetic problems.

Stillbirth

The death of a baby before or during delivery.