What Treatment Prevents the Development of Kernicterus in an Infant

question 13

Multiple Choice

What treatment prevents the development of kernicterus in an infant born with hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) ?

• A) Administration of intravenous fluids to dilute the blood
• B) Replacement transfusion of new Rh-positive blood that is not contaminated with anti-Rh antibodies
• C) Performance of a splenectomy to prevent the destruction of abnormal erythrocytes
• D) Replacement transfusion of Rh-negative erythrocytes

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Definitions:

Sonogram

An imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body, often used for evaluating fetal development.

Ultrasonography

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body.

Radiography

The process and techniques of creating images of the body or parts of the body through the use of X-rays.

Cineradiography

The recording of fluoroscopy images in motion, used for diagnostic purposes to observe bodily functions.