Author Question: Neural tube defects can be linked to: 1. A mother's drug habit while pregnant. 2. A mother's ... (Read 51 times)

melly21297 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Neural tube defects can be linked to:

1. A mother's drug habit while pregnant.
2. A mother's lack of folic acid while pregnant.
3. A fetus's exposure to environmental toxins.
4. A mother's alcohol consumption while pregnant.

Question 2

The nurse clarifies that the difference between respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and apnea is that apnea is characterized by:

a. Sudden cessation of breathing accompanied by tachycardia for a period of 20 seconds
b. Rapid respirations followed by a slowing then cessation of breathing for 20 seconds
c. Cessation of breathing after a position change accompanied by cyanosis
d. Very slow breathing with cyanosis, then cessation of respirations

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Drug habits can be linked to neurological damage and growth retardation.
2. Folic acid is needed for neural tube closure and should be taken as a prenatal vitamin.
3. Exposure to toxins can cause various cognitive and physical anomalies.
4. Alcohol can cause cognitive and physical anomalies if taken while pregnant.

Answer to Question 2

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Apnea in the premature infant is a period of rapid breathing that slows and then a period of no respiration for 20 seconds. This may be accompanied by cyanosis and bradycardia (heart rate of less than 100).