In the ?Nal Trimester of Pregnancy, Your Test Results Came

question 81

Multiple Choice

In the ?nal trimester of pregnancy, your test results came back positive for an infection that would likely be damaging for the newborn, so your doctor wants to prescribe an antibiotic. What organism is the likely culprit here?

• A) Group B Streptococcus
• B) Leptospira
• C) Trichomonas
• D) Herpes simplex 2

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Definitions:

Blood PH

The measure of acidity or alkalinity of the blood, vital for maintaining homeostasis, with a normal range of approximately 7.35 to 7.45.

Hyperventilates

The condition of breathing at an abnormally rapid rate, leading to excessive loss of carbon dioxide.

Trachea

The windpipe; a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.

Epiglottis

Structure that covers the glottis, the air-tract opening, during the process of swallowing.