Question

Newborn babies can have hematological problems that include _____ that can be due to _____.

A. alloimmunity hemolytic disease; both baby and mom having the Rh- blood type.
B. elevated blood bilirubin levels and jaundice; rapid RBC turnover due to fetal to adult hemoglobin conversion.
C. alloimmunity hemolytic disease; both baby and mom having the O- blood type.
D. alloimmunity hemolytic disease; both baby and mom having the A+ blood type.
E. elevated blood cholesterol levels; labor and delivery.

Answer 1

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) occurs when maternal anti-Rh antibodies destroy fetal Rh+ red blood cells, causing anemia. Rho(D) immune globulin is used to prevent HDN in Rh- women carrying Rh+ babies.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a condition where maternal anti-Rh antibodies cross the placenta and target fetal Rh+ red blood cells for destruction, causing anemia. This can occur when an Rh- woman carries an Rh+ baby to term. The first exposure to the baby's Rh+ cells typically happens during the last trimester of pregnancy or during delivery. To prevent HDN, Rho(D) immune globulin is given to the mother. This medication binds fetal Rh+ red blood cells in the mother's bloodstream, preventing her immune system from producing antibodies against them.