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segrsyd

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At birth a baby weighed 8 lb. If she is following normal growth and development patterns, what should her weight be at 1-year-old?
 
  1. 32 lb
  2. 16 lb
  3. 20 lb
  4. 24 lb

Question 2

Which of the following factors would indicate that the client was at risk for a spontaneous abortion?
 
  1. Taking a medication that was a known teratogen
  2. Smoking
  3. Having low levels of folic acid
  4. Genetic history



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This weight is above the expected weight for this infant at 1 year of age..
Rationale 2: This weight is well below the expected weight for this infant at 1 year of age.
Rationale 3: This weight is below the expected weight for this infant at 1 year of age.
Rationale 4: Normal growth patterns dictate that infants usually reach three times their birth weight by 12 months, and twice their birth weight at 6 months. They typically gain weight at a rate of 5 to 7 ounces weekly for 6 months.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Teratogens are medications known to adversely affect normal cellular development in the embryo or fetus.
Rationale 2: Smoking has been associated with preterm labor, spontaneous abortion, low-birth-weight infants, sudden infant death syndrome, and learning disorders.
Rationale 3: Folic acid is necessary for normal neural tube development.
Rationale 4: Genetic history does not affect the risk for spontaneous abortion.



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