Question 1

Nimah desperately wanted to have a baby, so she went through fertility treatment and now is carrying triplets. Nimah's midwife has told her she is likely to have an early delivery. Why?

Accepted Answer

There is not enough room in the uterus for all of the babies to reach full term.

Question 2

The best indicator for successful development of a premature infant is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best indicator for successful development of...

Question 3

Aahil was born after a full 40 weeks gestation; however, he weighed only 5 pounds. Aahil is considered a(n) __________ infant.

Accepted Answer

Aahil's low birth weight despite completing a full gestational term suggests that he was born prematurely. Prematurity is commonly defined as birth before 37 weeks gestation. Aahil does not exhibit symptoms of anoxic (lack of oxygen), preeclampsic (pregnancy-induced hypertension), or anorectic (lack of appetite) conditions.

Question 4

What is the apparent cause of death if a mother develops antibodies against her baby due to Rh incompatibility?

Accepted Answer

Rh incompatibility can lead to the mother's antibodies attacking the baby's red blood cells, causing fetal anemia.

Question 5

If a woman has a baby that is Rh⁺when she is Rh^-, she should __________ in order to ensure that her subsequent babies will be born without incompatibility issues.

Accepted Answer

An Rh immune globulin injection prevents the mother's immune system from developing antibodies against Rh-positive blood, which could affect future pregnancies.

Question 6

__________ is a term used for babies born or assessed as underweight for the length of the pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

"Small-for-Date" refers to babies who are underweight for their gestational age, meaning they are smaller than expected for the length of the pregnancy.

Question 7

Approximately __________ of newborns require treatment in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 2 to 9% of newborns require treatment in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) due to various medical conditions or complications at birth.

Question 8

Phaedra and her husband, Rolle, are the proud parents of a baby girl. The child took them by surprise, as she was born during week 35 of Phaedra's pregnancy. The baby weighed 5½ pounds at birth, but is doing fine. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A baby born during week 35 of pregnancy is considered moderately premature, as full-term is typically around 40 weeks.

Question 9

Tobias and Giovanna are expecting their third baby. Tobia is Rh⁺while Giovanna is Rh^-. What is necessary in order to ensure that their baby is born healthy?

Accepted Answer

RhIg (Rho(D) immune globulin) is given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent the development of antibodies against Rh-positive blood, which can affect future pregnancies.

Question 10

Chan's daughter was born at 36 weeks of gestation and weighed 7 pounds. What is the likely outcome for Chan's baby?

Accepted Answer

Babies born at 36 weeks are considered late preterm and often develop more slowly initially compared to full-term infants, but they typically catch up in growth and development over time.

Question 11

The high incidence of low-birth weight babies in the United States has been linked to:

Accepted Answer

Lack of insurance for the mothers can lead to inadequate prenatal care, which is a significant factor contributing to the high incidence of low-birth weight babies.

Question 12

Premature infants who fall into the extreme class have the worst chances for survival and are still at significant risk for up to:

Accepted Answer

Premature infants in the extreme class are at significant risk for up to 84 days after birth, which is equivalent to the neonatal period of 12 weeks.

Question 13

Women who take fertility drugs to become pregnant and have had more than one child may run the risk of having babies who:

Accepted Answer

Fertility drugs can increase the likelihood of multiple births, which are often associated with a higher risk of premature birth.

Question 14

Birth that occurs at or before 37 weeks after conception and is defined by low birth weight is a(n) __________ birth.

Accepted Answer

A birth that occurs at or before 37 weeks after conception is considered a premature birth. Premature births are often associated with low birth weight.

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning premature infants is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

Most premature infants can catch up developmentally to their full-term peers, especially with early intervention and proper medical care.

Question 16

Of the following babies, which is likely to have the most problems throughout life?

Accepted Answer

Frederik was born premature and severely underweight, which puts him at a higher risk for developmental delays, health problems such as respiratory issues and infections, and even long-term disabilities. The other babies, although born slightly underweight or slightly premature, are within a fairly normal range and may not experience as many complications throughout their lives.

Question 17

Justin is a nursing student, and just learned that 10 percent of marriages are between an Rh-negative woman and an Rh-positive man. Justin tells his wife that:

Accepted Answer

The only information provided is that the woman is Rh-negative, which means there is a risk of Rh incompatibility if she becomes pregnant with an Rh-positive man. It is therefore wise for her to be tested for Rh factor and to receive the protective Rh immunoglobulin vaccine if she is pregnant or may become pregnant. Justin's own Rh status is not pertinent to this situation. The answer choice (B) is incorrect because it is possible for Rh-incompatible couples to have more than one child with proper medical intervention, and it is not necessary to limit their family size to one child. The answer choice (C) is also incorrect because adoption should not be the only recourse for couples with Rh incompatibility, as there are medical treatments available to prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn.

Question 18

James and Charlotte were thrilled to find out they were going to have a baby. The first pregnancy had gone so well, they expected no problems with this one. If this is true, what is the Rh combination that James and Charlotte must have?

Accepted Answer

The answer of James and Charlotte were thrilled to find...

Question 19

Riley has an AB⁺blood type. He is worried about the baby that his wife, Lena, is carrying. When should Riley be worried?

Accepted Answer

Riley should be concerned if Lena has a negative blood type because it could lead to Rh incompatibility, which can cause complications if the baby inherits a positive blood type from Riley.

Question 20

Which of the following is a potential hazard of Rh incompatibility between a mother and her baby?

Accepted Answer

Rh incompatibility can lead to serious complications such as miscarriage, infant death, and anemia in the baby due to the mother's immune system attacking the baby's red blood cells.

Quiz 4: Birth and Newborn