OMSB_OEN Exam - Topic 2 Question 32 Discussion

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Question #: 32
Topic #: 2

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Babies born to mothers with diabetes mellitus should be thoroughly assessed for which of the following conditions?

ACystic fibrosis

BCongenital heart defects

CPolycystic kidney disease

DDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip

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Suggested Answer: B

Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy:

Mothers with diabetes mellitus, especially if poorly controlled, have a higher risk of having babies with congenital anomalies.

Common Conditions in Infants:

Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs): These are the most common congenital anomalies seen in babies born to mothers with diabetes. This includes conditions like ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and transposition of the great arteries.

Other Possible Conditions: Although cystic fibrosis, polycystic kidney disease, and developmental dysplasia of the hip can occur in newborns, they are not directly associated with maternal diabetes.

American Diabetes Association (ADA)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

by Delpha at Aug 16, 2025, 02:40 PM

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Holley

2 months ago

Wait, are we sure about the heart defects? Sounds off.

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Catina

2 months ago

Cystic fibrosis is not usually linked to maternal diabetes.

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Penney

3 months ago

Yeah, heart defects make total sense!

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Janella

3 months ago

I thought it was polycystic kidney disease?

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Delpha

3 months ago

Definitely congenital heart defects!

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Jonell

3 months ago

I vaguely recall that cystic fibrosis isn't typically linked to maternal diabetes, but I can't remember the specifics about the other options.

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Tenesha

4 months ago

I feel like I might be mixing this up with other conditions, but wasn't there something about developmental dysplasia of the hip being a concern too?

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Kiley

4 months ago

I think we practiced a question about this in class, and I want to say congenital heart defects were mentioned as a key concern.

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Cordell

4 months ago

I remember reading that babies of diabetic mothers are at higher risk for congenital heart defects, but I'm not completely sure if that's the only condition to assess for.

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Herminia

4 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Babies of mothers with diabetes are at higher risk for congenital heart defects, so that's the condition I would focus on for this question. I'll double-check my knowledge, but I think that's the right answer.

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Tatum

4 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. Maternal diabetes can disrupt fetal growth and development in various ways. The key is to identify the most common or serious issues that these babies need to be assessed for. I'll make sure I have a good handle on that.

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Dusti

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know maternal diabetes can affect fetal development, but I'm not totally clear on the specific conditions to look for. I'll have to review that section of the material again.

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Kimbery

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the potential complications of maternal diabetes. I'll focus on reviewing my notes on the common congenital issues seen in these babies.

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Devorah

5 months ago

I agree with Mitzie, babies born to mothers with diabetes mellitus are at higher risk for congenital heart defects.

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Nancey

5 months ago

Definitely B, congenital heart defects. Diabetes during pregnancy can really affect the baby's heart development. I learned that in my nursing classes.

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