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strangeaffliction

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The nurse knows that acquired microcephaly may occur due to prenatal exposure to
 
  a. chlamydia c. cytomegalovirus
  b. group B streptococci d. tuberculosis

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A pregnant woman tells her nurse that she doesn't understand the purpose of a contraction stress test. The most appropriate response by the nurse is that a contraction stress test evaluates
 
  a. the response of the fetus to the stress of contractions
  b. the response of the mother to the stress of contractions
  c. maternal blood pressure and heart rate during contractions
  d. uterine activity during long and short periods of contraction



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Answer to Question 1

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Cytomegalovirus is one of the organisms that, if present during fetal development, may result in acquired microcephaly. Congenital microcephaly may also be seen in conjunction with a chromosomal abnormality; an intrauterine infection such as varicella, rubella, or toxoplasmosis; maternal substance abuse; or exposure to x-rays.

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A contraction stress test (CST) is performed to evaluate the response of the fetus to the stress of contractions. A CST stimulates uterine contractions for the purpose of assessing fetal response. It evaluates the presence or absence of fetal heart rate decelerations in the presence of uterine contractions.





 

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