Which of the following facts are correct regarding signs of fetal acidosis in resuscitation of calf? (a) Low heart rate (b) Prolonged jugular refilling time (c) Corneal opacity (d) Poor muscle tone?

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QUESTION

Which of the following facts are correct regarding signs of fetal acidosis in resuscitation of calf:
(a) Low heart rate
(b) Prolonged jugular refilling time
(c) Corneal opacity
(d) Poor muscle tone

OPTIONS

(A) (a) is true, (b), (c), (d) false
(B) All are true statements
(C) (a), (b), (d) true, (c) is false
(D) (a), (b), (c), (d) statements are false

ANSWER

(C) (a), (b), (d) true, (c) is false

EXPLANATION

Fetal or neonatal acidosis in a calf can produce bradycardia, prolonged jugular refill indicating poor perfusion, and reduced muscle tone. Corneal opacity is not a typical immediate sign of fetal acidosis, so statements a, b, and d are correct while c is false.

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