Maternity and Pediatric
Nursing 4th Edition Ricci Kyle
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What term is used for a hernial protrusion of a saclike
cyst of meninges spinal fluid and a portion of the spinal
cord with its nerves through a defect in the vertebral
column?
a. Rachischisis
b. Encephalocele
,c. Meningocele
d. Myelomeningocele - ANSWER-ANS: D
A myelomeningocele is a visible defect with an external
saclike protrusion containing meninges spinal fluid and
nerves. Rachischisis is a fissure in the spinal column that
leaves the meninges and spinal cord exposed.
Encephalocele is a herniation of the brain and meninges
through a defect in the skull producing a fluid-filled sac.
Meningocele is a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst of
meninges with spinal fluid but no neural elements.
Which problem is most often associated with a
myelomeningocele?
a. Hydrocephalus
b. Craniosynostosis
c. Biliary atresia
d. Esophageal atresia - ANSWER-ANS: A
Hydrocephalus is a frequently associated anomaly in 80
to 90% of children with myelomeningocele.
Craniosynostosis is the premature closing of the cranial
sutures and is not associated with myelomeningocele.
,Biliary and esophageal atresias are not associated with
myelomeningocele.
What is the most common problem for children born
with a myelomeningocele?
a. Neurogenic bladder
b. Cognitive impairment
c. Respiratory compromise
d. Cranioschisis - ANSWER-ANS: A
Myelomeningocele is one of the most common causes of
neuropathic (neurogenic) bladder dysfunction among
children. Risk of cognitive impairment is minimized
through early intervention and management of
hydrocephalus. Respiratory compromise is not a
common problem in myelomeningocele. Cranioschisis is
a skull defect through which various tissues protrude and
is not associated with myelomeningocele.
Which supplement is recommended to prevent neural
tube defects?
a. Vitamin A throughout pregnancy
, b. Multivitamin preparations as soon as pregnancy is
suspected
c. Folic acid for all women of child-bearing age
d. Folic acid during the first and second trimesters of
pregnancy - ANSWER-ANS: C
The widespread use of folic acid among women of
childbearing age is expected to decrease the incidence of
spina bifida significantly. Vitamin A does not have a
relation to the prevention of spina bifida. Folic acid
supplementation is recommended for the preconception
period and during the pregnancy but only 42% of women
actually follow these guidelines.
How much folic acid is recommended as a daily dose for
women of child-bearing age?
a. 0.1 mg
b. 0.4 mg
c. 1.5 mg
d. 2 mg - ANSWER-ANS: B
It has been estimated that a daily intake of 0.4 mg of folic
acid in women of child-bearing age will prevent 50 to
Nursing 4th Edition Ricci Kyle
Carman Test Bank With
Questions and Verified
Detailed ANSWERS Graded A+
Guaranteed pass
What term is used for a hernial protrusion of a saclike
cyst of meninges spinal fluid and a portion of the spinal
cord with its nerves through a defect in the vertebral
column?
a. Rachischisis
b. Encephalocele
,c. Meningocele
d. Myelomeningocele - ANSWER-ANS: D
A myelomeningocele is a visible defect with an external
saclike protrusion containing meninges spinal fluid and
nerves. Rachischisis is a fissure in the spinal column that
leaves the meninges and spinal cord exposed.
Encephalocele is a herniation of the brain and meninges
through a defect in the skull producing a fluid-filled sac.
Meningocele is a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst of
meninges with spinal fluid but no neural elements.
Which problem is most often associated with a
myelomeningocele?
a. Hydrocephalus
b. Craniosynostosis
c. Biliary atresia
d. Esophageal atresia - ANSWER-ANS: A
Hydrocephalus is a frequently associated anomaly in 80
to 90% of children with myelomeningocele.
Craniosynostosis is the premature closing of the cranial
sutures and is not associated with myelomeningocele.
,Biliary and esophageal atresias are not associated with
myelomeningocele.
What is the most common problem for children born
with a myelomeningocele?
a. Neurogenic bladder
b. Cognitive impairment
c. Respiratory compromise
d. Cranioschisis - ANSWER-ANS: A
Myelomeningocele is one of the most common causes of
neuropathic (neurogenic) bladder dysfunction among
children. Risk of cognitive impairment is minimized
through early intervention and management of
hydrocephalus. Respiratory compromise is not a
common problem in myelomeningocele. Cranioschisis is
a skull defect through which various tissues protrude and
is not associated with myelomeningocele.
Which supplement is recommended to prevent neural
tube defects?
a. Vitamin A throughout pregnancy
, b. Multivitamin preparations as soon as pregnancy is
suspected
c. Folic acid for all women of child-bearing age
d. Folic acid during the first and second trimesters of
pregnancy - ANSWER-ANS: C
The widespread use of folic acid among women of
childbearing age is expected to decrease the incidence of
spina bifida significantly. Vitamin A does not have a
relation to the prevention of spina bifida. Folic acid
supplementation is recommended for the preconception
period and during the pregnancy but only 42% of women
actually follow these guidelines.
How much folic acid is recommended as a daily dose for
women of child-bearing age?
a. 0.1 mg
b. 0.4 mg
c. 1.5 mg
d. 2 mg - ANSWER-ANS: B
It has been estimated that a daily intake of 0.4 mg of folic
acid in women of child-bearing age will prevent 50 to
