Spina Bifida

Question 1

542. 26- Which of the following vitamin supplements can decrease the incidence of Neural tube defects such as
     anencephaly and spina bifida new-borns ?
     A. Vitamin A
     B. Riboflavin
     C. Folic Acid
     D. Vitamin K

Answer 1

C

The correct answer is C. Folic Acid.

Folic acid is a crucial vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects like anencephaly and spina bifida in newborns. Studies have shown that adequate folic acid intake before and during early pregnancy significantly reduces the risk of these birth defects A B. Health organizations, including the CDC and WHO, recommend that women of childbearing age consume at least 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily to support healthy fetal development B.

Would you like more details on how folic acid works in fetal development? 😊

Question 2

543. All of the following are types of spina bifida EXCEPT:
     A. Myelomeningocele
     B. Hemophilia
     C. Meningocele
     D. Spina Bifida Occulta

Answer 2

B

Question 3

544. While caring for a neonate with a meningococcal, the nurse should avoid positioning the child on the:
     A. Abdomen
     B. Left side
     C. Right side
     D. Back

Answer 3

D

Question 4

545. infant is born with spinal bifida Which of the following complication is always found in these Infants?
     A. Hydrocephalus
     B. Craniosynostosis
     C. Meningitis
     D. Cerebral palsy

Answer 4

A

Question 5

546. On the second day of hospitalization for ventriculoperitoneal shunt revision, a child with spina bifida
     developed hives, itching and wheezing. The nurse should determine if the patient has been exposed to:
     A. Peanuts
     B. Strawberries
     C. Eggs
     D. Latex

Answer 5

D

Question 6

547. Infant with spina bifida the nurse should monitor
     A. Head circumference
     B. Abdomen circumference

Answer 6

A

Question 7

548. Position for the baby with spina bifida is :
     A. prone position
     B. back
     C. supine

Answer 7

A