Maternal Newborn Nursing
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, The neonatal period from birth through the first 28 days of life
Approximately _______ of amniotic fluid 30mL
is forced out of the lungs in the delivery
process.
Ductus venous 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 opening between the right atrium and the left atrium
- closes when the left atrial pressure is higher than the
right atrial pressure
Ductus arteriosus connects the pulmonary artery with the descending
aorta
- usually closes within 15 hours post birth
Signs of Respiratory Distress Cyanosis
Apnea/tachypnea
Retractions
Grunting
Flaring of nostrils
Hypotonia
Apgar scoring Taken at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
2026 | Maternity Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers & Exam Review |
Complete Ethics Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, The neonatal period from birth through the first 28 days of life
Approximately _______ of amniotic fluid 30mL
is forced out of the lungs in the delivery
process.
Ductus venous 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 opening between the right atrium and the left atrium
- closes when the left atrial pressure is higher than the
right atrial pressure
Ductus arteriosus connects the pulmonary artery with the descending
aorta
- usually closes within 15 hours post birth
Signs of Respiratory Distress Cyanosis
Apnea/tachypnea
Retractions
Grunting
Flaring of nostrils
Hypotonia
Apgar scoring Taken at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
