The Nurse Is Explaining How a Newly Delivered Baby Initiates

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining how a newly delivered baby initiates respirations. Which statement explains this process?

• A) Drying off the infant
• B) Chemical, thermal, and mechanical factors
• C) An increase in the PO 2 and a decrease in the PCO 2
• D) The continued functioning of the foramen ovale

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Definitions:

Exposure Incident

An event where an individual comes into contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids or hazardous materials.

HBV

Hepatitis B Virus, a virus that causes infection and inflammation of the liver.

Medical Evaluation

A comprehensive assessment of a patient's health status based on clinical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests to establish a diagnosis.

Exogenous Infection

An infection that is caused by the introduction of a pathogen from outside the body.