16. Antibodies are responsible for RhO-HDN and "other" HDN usually due to previous
pregnancy or transfusion.
a. True.
b. False.
17.
What maternal antibody is able to cross the placenta to the fetus?
a. lgM.
b. lgG.
18.
What is a major risk to a baby with HDN?
a. Heart failure and brain damage.
b. Liver damage and loss of sight.
c.
Bone marrow damage and deformity.
d. Growth inhibition and tooth discoloration.
19. What is the most useful initial index to the severity of the hemolytic process in
HDN?
a. Cord hemoglobin.
b. Serum bilirubin level.
c.
Blood smear evaluation.
d. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
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