NCLEX Practice Question: Understanding the Function of the Foramen Ovale NCLEX Practice Question: Understanding the Function of the Foramen Ovale What is the purpose of the foramen ovale in the fetus?* A) To allow for oxygen-poor blood to bypass the liver B) To allow for oxygen-rich blood to bypass the lungs C) To allow for oxygen-poor blood to bypass the lungs D) To allow for oxygen-rich blood to bypass the liver Δ
