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Marty

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The most dangerous effect on the fetus of a mother who smokes cigarettes while pregnant is
 
  a. Genetic changes and anomalies
  b. Extensive central nervous system damage
  c. Fetal addiction to the substance inhaled
  d. Intrauterine growth restriction

Question 2

What may cause hypovolemic shock in children? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Hyperthermia
  b. Burns
  c. Vomiting or diarrhea
  d. Hemorrhage
  e. Skin abscess that cultures positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  (MRSA)



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Answer to Question 1

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A Cigarettes normally will not cause genetic changes.
B Cigarettes normally will not cause extensive central nervous system damage.
C Addiction is not a normal concern with the neonate.
D The major consequences of smoking tobacco during pregnancy are
low-birth-weight infants, prematurity, and increased perinatal loss.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
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Correct These are all causes of hypovolemic shock, which is characterized by an
overall decrease in circulating blood or fluid volumes.
Incorrect Neither of these is a cause of hypovolemic shock.





 

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