Fetal Circulation Nursing Care Quiz
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Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus?

  • Ductus Arteriosus
  • Inferior Vena Cava
  • Pulmonary Artery
  • Umbilical Vein (correct)

    • What is the function of the foramen ovale in fetal circulation?

  • Allowing blood to bypass the lungs and flow directly to the left atrium (correct)
  • Carrying deoxygenated blood to the placenta
  • Regulating blood flow to the lower extremities
  • Transporting oxygenated blood to the body circulation

    • What causes the closure of the ductus arteriosus after birth?

  • Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance
  • Increase in pressure of the left atrium
  • Increased pressure in the right atrium
  • Right-to-left shunting of blood (correct)

    • What happens to the umbilical arteries and vein at birth?

    <p>They become non-functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pressure within systemic and pulmonary circulation differ in fetal circulation?

    <p>Systemic pressure is higher than pulmonary pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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