Which of the Following Clinical Signs Suggest More Severe Hypoxemia

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clinical signs suggest more severe hypoxemia?

• A) Tachycardia
• B) Cyanosis with polycythemia
• C) Central nervous system dysfunction
• D) Use of accessory muscles

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Definitions:

Testes

The male reproductive organs that produce sperm and hormones, including testosterone.

Uterine Contractions

The rhythmic tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscles, occurring most frequently during childbirth.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby while removing waste products from the baby's blood.

Umbilical Cord

The umbilical cord is a flexible cord-like structure containing blood vessels that connect a fetus to the placenta, providing oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.