To prevent Rh isoimmunization, RhIG (RhoGAM) is administered to ...

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To prevent Rh isoimmunization, RhIG (RhoGAM) is administered to all:
 
  a. Rh-negative women who deliver an Rh-positive newborn.
  b. Rh-positive women who deliver an Rh-negative newborn.
  c. Rh-negative newborns whose mothers are Rh positive.
  d. Rh-positive fathers before conception of second newborn when first newborn was Rh positive.

Question 2

Which is the primary treatment for hypoglycemia in newborns with feeding intolerance?
 
  a. Oral glucose feedings
  b. Intravenous (IV) infusion of glucose
  c. Short-term insulin therapy
  d. Feedings (formula or breast milk) at least every 2 hours

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Rh IG human gamma globulin concentrate of anti-D is administered to all unsensitized Rh-negative women after delivery or abortion of an Rh-positive newborn or fetus. Administering RhIG to an individual who is Rh positive will result in agglutination of red cells and hemolysis. It will not alter the person's genetic makeup. The anti-D antibody contained in RhIG will have no effect on Rh-negative newborns because the D antibody is not present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
IV infusions of glucose are indicated when the glucose level is very low and when feedings are not tolerated. Early feedings in the normoglycemic newborn are preventive. When the newborn is unable to tolerate feedings or the blood glucose level has become extremely low, then IV infusions are indicated. Insulin administration will further depress the blood glucose level. Feedings can be preventive. The child may not be able to tolerate this frequency.