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madam-professor

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A newborn develops jaundice when 72 hours old. Your explanation of physiologic jaundice to his parents would include that
 
  a. it occurs after the first 24 hours of life and indicates a blood incompatibility
  b. it appears immediately and is of little concern
  c. it results from the normal breakdown of red blood cells and the infant's immature liver
  d. it always requires treatment with phototherapy if not resolved by the third day of life

Question 2

A 9-week pregnant woman complains of vaginal bleeding and cramping. A sterile speculum examination finds the cervix closed. This assessment is indicative of what type of spontaneous abortion?
 
  a. Incomplete c. Threatened
  b. Inevitable d. Missed



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Answer to Question 1

C
You explanation would include that jaundice results from the normal breakdown of red blood cells and the infant's immature liver.

Answer to Question 2

C
Bleeding and cramping at 9-weeks indicates a spontaneous abortion, but the fact that the cervix is still closed indicates a threatened abortion. Cervical dilation would occur with an incomplete abortion, inevitable abortion, and a missed abortion



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