Discussion - Fetal Circulation
Assignment Overview
In this discussion board assignment, starting with the placenta, you will trace blood through the fetal circulation. You may choose to provide a step by step list, or a diagram. Next, explain the changes that take place during the transitioning of birth to extrauterine life and explain why it is important for a RT to know this? Subsequently, using chapter 3 of the textbook as a guide or other scholarly resources, name at least four of the various maternal and perinatal disorders and discuss how they may affect the transitioning of birth to extrauterine life. Discuss treatment options and how RTs play a role in caring for those infants.
Step-by-Step Assignment Instructions (Meets Expectations)
- Trace a drop of blood through the fetal circulation describing all anatomical landmarks.
- Explain the changes that take place during the transitioning of birth to extrauterine life.
- Identify at least four maternal and perinatal disorders.
- How do they effect the transitioning of birth to extrauterine life?
- Discuss treatment options and explain how RTs play a role in caring for these infants.
- Identify images or media that help compliment your discussion post but does not replace your discussion.
Please post your initial response by 23:59 EST Wednesday of Week 1, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 23:59 EST Sunday.
Submission Instructions:
Each initial response must be at least 250 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge (integration of the course textbook), and include at least one peer-reviewed source. Please refer to the rubric below when constructing.
In addition to the initial response, the learner is required to reply to 2 other learners’ responses. Each reply must be at least 100 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge (integration of the course textbook), and include at least one peer-reviewed sources. Each peer reply is due by 11:59 pm EST, Sunday of the assigned week.
Please see the Discussion Board Rubric for further grading criteria. It is recommended that this rubric be used as a roadmap for constructing Discussion Board response(s). Due to the collaborative nature of this learning experience, Discussion Board assignments will not be accepted after the deadline. Note: Please see associated rubric for grading criteria