Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Infant

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the infant at birth (Select all that apply) ?

• A)The lungs are expanded by the first breaths and pulmonary circulation increases.
• B)The foramen ovale between the ventricles is closed.
• C)The ductus arteriosus dilates to help establish pulmonary circulation.
• D)After the umbilical cord is cut,the ductus venosus constricts.
• E)An Apgar score is an assessment only of the newborn's breathing.
• F)A newborn may have slight jaundice,because the liver is not fully mature.

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Definitions:

Food

Substances consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism, essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

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An approach to healthcare that respects the importance of family involvement and partnership in a patient's care and decision-making process.

Education

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.