When Should the Gestational Age of the Infant Be Determined

question 29

Multiple Choice

When should the gestational age of the infant be determined?

• A)Within 5 to 10 minutes of delivery
• B)Within 1 to 2 hours of delivery
• C)Within 2 to 8 hours of delivery
• D)Within 12 to 24 hours of delivery

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Semilunar

A term typically referring to the pulmonary semilunar valve, which is a valve of the heart situated between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, regulating blood flow to the lungs.

Right Ventricle

The lower right chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Cushion the Heart

Likely refers to the protective layer around the heart, such as the pericardial fat or the pericardium, but without specific context, the term is ambiguous.