Which of the Following Statements Regarding Blood-Type Incompatibilities Between a Mother

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding blood-type incompatibilities between a mother and her fetus is TRUE?

• A)An Rh-negative fetus may be at risk if its mother is Rh-positive.
• B)An Rh-positive fetus may be at risk if its mother is Rh-negative.
• C)A fetus with type B blood may be at risk if its mother has type O blood.
• D)The risk to an Rh-positive fetus of an Rh-negative mother is lessened if she has previously carried an Rh-negative fetus.
• E)The greatest risk to a fetus occurs when both mother and fetus are Rh-positive.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Tamponade

A medical condition where fluid accumulates in the pericardium (the sac around the heart), leading to decreased heart function.

Pleural Cavity

The slim, fluid-filled gap located between the two pleural layers surrounding each lung, which plays a role in the mechanics of breathing.

Pericardial Sac

A double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels, providing protection against infection and supplying lubrication for the heart.

Myocardium

The thick middle layer of the heart wall composed of cardiac muscle cells; responsible for the heart's contractile activity.