Maternal Newborn Nursing

The neonatal period - *ANSWER*from birth through the first 28 days of life Approximately _______ of amniotic fluid is forced out of the lungs in the delivery process. - *ANSWER*30mL Ductus venous - *ANSWER*Clamping of the cord causes constriction of the vessels and closure of the ductus venous immediately. - closes by the 3rd day of life Foramen ovale - *ANSWER*opening between the right atrium and the left atrium - closes when the left atrial pressure is higher than the right atrial pressure Ductus arteriosus - *ANSWER*connects the pulmonary artery with the descending aorta - usually closes within 15 hours post birth Signs of Respiratory Distress - *ANSWER*Cyanosis Apnea/tachypnea Retractions Grunting Flaring of nostrils Hypotonia