Author Question: The goal of risk assessment in pregnancy is to a. improve maternal and fetal outcomes b. reduce ... (Read 24 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The goal of risk assessment in pregnancy is to

a. improve maternal and fetal outcomes
b. reduce the cost of prenatal care
c. prevent prematurity
d. prevent the birth of infants with congenital anomalies

Question 2

Which technology has been implicated in decreasing the incidence of brain-damaged infants?

a. Ultrasound
b. Endoscopy
c. Rho(D) immune globulin (Rho GAM)
d. Fetal monitoring

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Risk assessment is used to identify those pregnant women with risk factors that could negatively impact maternal or fetal outcomes. Reducing prenatal costs, preventing prematurity, and preventing the birth of infants with congenital anomalies may decrease risk, but they are only part of the goal.

Answer to Question 2

D
Fetal monitoring has decreased the number of children born with brain damage. Ultrasonography is an important tool in diagnosing maternal, neonatal, and women's health conditions. Endoscopy is an important tool in diagnosing women's health issues, but is not related to decreasing the incidence of brain-damaged infants. Rho GAM has decreased the incidence of Rh isoimmunization.