6: Fetal Abnormalities

Question 1

Mercury exposure can cause what potential problems?

Answer 1

Neurotoxin
Learning defects
Developmental delays

Question 2

Name 10 risk factors for fetal genetic or development abnormalities in maternal, paternal, and family history.

Answer 2

1. Maternal age > 35.
2. High-risk racial or ethnic group.
3. Mother and father related by blood.
4. Genetic conditions.
5. Congenital malformations of any body part.
6. Congenital blindness or deafness.
7. Stature disorders (very tall or very short family members).
8. Developmental delays and mental retardation.
9. Maternal exposure to toxins.
10. Unexplained maternal or paternal infertility.

Question 3

Cigarette smoke can cause what potential problems?

Answer 3

Low birth weight

Preterm birth

Question 4

Pregnant women who eat swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, shark, and albacore tuna are at risk for what potentially toxic environmental exposure?

Answer 4

Mercury

Question 5

Organic solvent exposure can cause what potential problems?

Answer 5

Birth defects

Question 6

Pregnant women who work with stained glass, furniture restoration, and pottery making are at risk for what potentially toxic environmental exposure?

Answer 6

Lead

Question 7

Pregnant women who live or work in older buildings, especially homes, are at risk for what potentially toxic environmental exposure?

Answer 7

Lead

Question 8

Lead exposure can cause what potential problems?

Answer 8

Neurotoxin
Learning defects
Developmental delays

Question 9

Pregnant women who work with adhesives, cleaning solvents, paints, resins, plastics, and dyeing/printing materials are at risk for what potentially toxic environmental exposure?

Answer 9

Organic solvents