PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN

PN Maternal Newborn 2020 with NGN ( 57 Questions)

A nurse is discussing a client's maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening results with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following conditions is associated with low levels?



Correct Answer: B

A.    Multiple gestation is associated with elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein, not low levels.
B.   Down syndrome is associated with low levels of alpha-fetoprotein.

C.    Intrauterine growth restriction is not directly associated with maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein levels.
D.    High levels of maternal serum alpha fetoprotein indicate a neurl tube defect such as spina bifida




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