RhoGAM is given to the postpartum client for the purpose of: ...

[wrbasek0]

RhoGAM is given to the postpartum client for the purpose of:
 
  1. Preventing congenital birth defects through vaccination.
  2. Preventing or avoiding the chronic state of infection of hepatitis B.
  3. Preventing sensitization from the fetomaternal transfusion of Rh-positive fetal red blood cells.
  4. Preventing the spread of Group B streptococcal infection in the client's neonate.

Question 2

A non-stress test that shows good fetal movement with adequate accelerations is termed ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[amit]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale:
1. The rubella vaccination helps prevent congenital birth defects.
2. The hepatitis vaccine (Heptavax) helps prevent or avoid the chronic state of infection of hepatitis B.
3. Administering a RhoGAM injection to an Rh-negative mother who delivered an Rh-positive infant helps prevent sensitization from the fetomaternal transfusion of Rh-positive fetal red blood cells.
4. Antibiotics in the mother during and after birth helps prevent the spread of Group B streptococcal infection in the client's neonate.

Answer to Question 2

reactive

[wrbasek0]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[ashely1112]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it