Infants whose mothers were obese during pregnancy are at higher ...

[MirandaLo]

Infants whose mothers were obese during pregnancy are at higher risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Childhood diabetes
  b. Heart defects
  c. Hypospadias
  d. Respiratory distress

Question 2

Which of the following statements by a pregnant woman indicates she needs additional teaching on ways to reduce risks to her unborn child from the potential effects of exposure to toxoplasmosis?
 
  a. I will avoid rare lamb.b. I will wear a mask when cleaning my cat's litter box.c. I understand that exposure to toxoplasmosis can cause blindness in the baby.d. I will avoid rare beef.

[smrerig]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: a, b, c
Fetuses and/or infants of women who were obese during pregnancy are at higher risk for spina bifida, health defects, anorectal atresia, hypospadias, intrauterine fetal death, birth injuries related to macrosomia, and childhood obesity and diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: b
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a. Exposure occurs when the protozoan parasite found in cat feces and uncooked or rare beef and lamb is ingested.
b. Correct. Pregnant women and women who are attempting pregnancy should avoid contact with cat feces. Exposure occurs when the protozoan parasite found in cat feces and uncooked or rare beef and lamb is ingested. Wearing a mask will not decrease the risk through ingestion of the parasite.
c. Exposure to toxoplasmosis can cause fetal death, mental retardation, and blindness.