Practice Question
A nurse is educating a group of pregnant women about neural tube defects. Which of the following conditions should the nurse mention as an example of a neural tube defect?
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Correct Answer:
Spina bifida.
Rationale:
🟢 Spina bifida is a neural tube defect (NTD) that occurs when the neural tube fails to close properly during early embryonic development. It leads to incomplete formation of the spinal cord and vertebrae, potentially resulting in neurological and physical impairments.
🟢 NTDs like spina bifida typically develop within the first 28 days of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she's pregnant. This highlights the importance of folic acid supplementation preconception and in early pregnancy to help prevent such defects.
🟢 Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and hydrocephalus are neurological or muscular disorders but are not classified as neural tube defects. Hydrocephalus may be a complication of spina bifida, but it is not a primary NTD.
🟢 Early screening through maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) and ultrasound can assist in detecting neural tube defects during pregnancy.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Concept-Based Assessment Level Exam(s)
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