Which Clinical Finding Would Be Considered Normal for a Preterm

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which clinical finding would be considered normal for a preterm fetus during the labor period?

• A) Baseline tachycardia
• B) Baseline bradycardia
• C) Fetal anemia
• D) Acidosis

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Definitions:

Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals in the body.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, involved in the control of breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Leg-Muscle Movements

Physical actions involving the muscles in the legs, which can include walking, running, jumping, or other forms of locomotion or exercise.

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that affect the mind, mood, or other mental processes, often used for medicinal, recreational, or spiritual purposes.