This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Hypoxia induced metabolic acidemia is when 
Select and explain. 
A. Umbilical artery blood pH < 7.00, B. HCO3 - concentration > 17.7 mmoI / L, C. Base deficit < 12 mmoI/L, D. None of the above
A: Umbilical artery blood pH < 7.00
Answer: A: Umbilical artery blood pH < 7.00 
Explanation: Hypoxia induced metabolic acidosis in newborn
Umbilical artery pH < 7.0
HCO3- concentration > 17.7 mmoI / L 
Base deficit > 12 mmoI / L