The LPN working in an obstetrician's office is aware that the physician recommends increasing folic acid intake during pregnancy to help decrease the occurrence of which of the following infant disorders?
A. Cleft palate
B. Spina bifida
C. Cerebral palsy
D. Tracheal–esophageal fistula
B
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A) hypertrophy B) atrophy C) ataxia D) dyskinesia
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What does the root in the word nephrectomy refer to?
A. Kidney B. Nephron C. Urine D. Removal of E. Glomerulus
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A surgical puncture to withdraw or aspirate fluid from the amniotic sac for analysis is called
A. pseudocyesis B. amniocentesis C. hyperemesis gravidarum D. dystocia
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The largest mass of nervous tissue is found in the medulla oblongata
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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