Which maternal behavior places an infant at risk for sudden infant death syndrome?
a. Smoking cigarettes
b. Alcohol consumption
c. Exposure to rubella
d. Using Thalidomide
Question 2When baby Hughie was put down for his afternoon nap, he seemed in good health. While sleeping, Hughie's breathing stopped and he died. What is the best explanation for Hughie's death?
a. AIDS
b. PKU
c. FAS
d. SIDS
Question 3On an average day, Jenna smokes about 24 cigarettes and has done so throughout her pregnancy. Consequently, she has put her baby at increased risk for all of the following EXCEPT
a. hyperacute hearing.
b. slowed growth.
c. central nervous system impairment.
d. susceptibility to respiratory infection.
Question 4Virginia smoked heavily throughout her pregnancy. Her husband is very worried about this because of the possible effects on his unborn child. Which of his concerns is most likely to occur?
a. The child's low birth weight
b. Missing limbs
c. Visual impairment
d. Ambiguous genitals
Question 5Although it is associated with the development of birth defects, thalidomide is currently used to treat all of the following EXCEPT
a. leprosy.
b. morning sickness.
c. tuberculosis.
d. forms of cancer.
Question 6Which teratogen would most likely result in a baby being born with a missing limb?
a. Thalidomide
b. Alcohol
c. Rubella
d. Syphilis
Question 7Myrna started taking the drug thalidomide in her sixth month of pregnancy. Chances are her baby will
a. be cognitively impaired.
b. have heart problems.
c. have deformed or missing limbs.
d. suffer no harmful effects.
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