Which of the Following is Most Apt to Develop in Response

Question

Which of the following is most apt to develop in response to compression of the umbilical cord?
A) Hemolytic jaundice of the newborn (hyperbilirubinemia)
B) Endometriosis (maternal)
C) Fetal hypoxemia
D) Premature separation of the placenta

Accepted Answer

Compression of the umbilical cord can lead to decreased blood flow to the fetus, which can result in fetal hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the fetus). This can be a serious and potentially life-threatening complication. Hemolytic jaundice of the newborn (hyperbilirubinemia) is a condition that results from the breakdown of red blood cells, and is not directly related to compression of the umbilical cord. Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus, and is not related to compression of the umbilical cord. Premature separation of the placenta is a serious complication that can occur during pregnancy, but is not necessarily related to compression of the umbilical cord.