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Maternal Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is grading a woman's reflexes. Which of the following grades would indicate reflexes that are slightly brisker than normal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which infant is most likely to express Rh incompatibility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Rh incompatibility occurs when the mother is Rh-negative and the father is Rh-positive. 2. If the father is homozygous for Rh factor (AA), all offspring will be Rh-positive. 3. The Rh-positive offspring from an Rh-negative mother can lead to Rh incompatibility. 4. Therefore, the infant of an Rh-negative mother and a father who is Rh positive and homozygous for the Rh factor is most likely to express Rh incompatibility. Summary: - Choice B is incorrect because both mother and infant are Rh-negative. - Choice C is incorrect because the father being heterozygous for the Rh factor would not result in all offspring being Rh-positive. - Choice D is incorrect as both mother and infant are Rh-positive, so there is no risk of Rh incompatibility.
Question 3 of 5
What is the clinical finding most likely to be exhibited in an infant diagnosed with erythroblastosis fetalis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Immature red blood cells. Erythroblastosis fetalis is a condition where maternal antibodies attack fetal red blood cells, leading to hemolysis and the release of immature red blood cells (erythroblasts) into the circulation. This can result in anemia and jaundice in the infant. Edema (choice A) is not a typical clinical finding in erythroblastosis fetalis. Enlargement of the heart (choice C) is more commonly associated with conditions like congestive heart failure. Ascites (choice D) is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity and is not a characteristic finding in erythroblastosis fetalis.
Question 4 of 5
Most congenital anomalies of the central nervous system (CNS) result from defects in the closure of the neural tube during fetal development. Which factor has the greatest impact on this process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Maternal folic acid deficiency. Folic acid is essential for neural tube closure. Deficiency can lead to neural tube defects in the fetus. Maternal diabetes (choice A) can increase the risk, but it's not the primary factor. Socioeconomic status (choice C) may indirectly impact nutrition but isn't directly related to neural tube closure. Maternal use of anticonvulsants (choice D) can increase the risk, but it's not as significant as folic acid deficiency in neural tube closure.
Question 5 of 5
The test used to screen for gestational diabetes is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Glucose challenge test. This test is used to screen for gestational diabetes as it involves drinking a glucose solution and measuring blood sugar levels afterward. This test is specifically designed to assess how well the body processes sugar during pregnancy. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Glycosylated hemoglobin test measures average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months and is not specific for gestational diabetes. C: Oral glucose tolerance test is used to diagnose gestational diabetes, not to screen for it. D: Postprandial glucose test measures blood sugar levels after a meal and is not the recommended screening test for gestational diabetes.