Author Question: Which explains why a newborn with a congenital defect of the penis should not be circumcised? a. ... (Read 119 times)

james · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which explains why a newborn with a congenital defect of the penis should not be circumcised?

a. There is increased risk of infection.
b. The foreskin might be needed for future repairs.
c. A circumcision will make the defect more visible.
d. There is no medical rationale for a circumcision.

Question 2

A newborn who is a large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infant is in which percentile(s) for weight?

a. Below the 90th
b. Less than the 10th
c. Greater than the 90th
d. Between the 10th and 90th

jaykayy05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The foreskin may be used to correct a defect. There is no significant increase in infection. A circumcision would not make the defect more noticeable. A circumcision is a decision made by the parents, but in this case the foreskin might be used to correct a defect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The LGA rating is based on weight and is defined as greater than the 90th percentile in weight. An infant between the 10th and 90th percentiles is average for gestational age. An infant in less than the 10th percentile is small for gestational age.