NCC Low Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-LRN) Practice Exam

The condition characterized by a congenital deficiency in abdominal musculature is indeed Eagle-Barrett syndrome, also known as prune belly syndrome. This syndrome is marked by the absence or weakness of the abdominal muscles, leading to the characteristic "prune belly" appearance of the abdomen. The lack of muscular support can lead to various complications, including urinary tract issues and potential problems with internal organs.

In this syndrome, the deficiency in abdominal musculature is significant enough to cause issues with the normal functioning and development of other organs, particularly those of the urinary system. The clinical manifestations often include cryptorchidism in males, urinary tract dilation, and potential respiratory issues due to abdominal pressure on the diaphragm.

In contrast, the other conditions mentioned do not primarily focus on the deficiency of abdominal muscles. Diaphragmatic hernia involves an abnormal opening in the diaphragm that allows abdominal organs to move into the thoracic cavity, which can compromise lung development but does not primarily involve a direct deficiency in abdominal musculature. Gastroschisis is characterized by a defect in the abdominal wall leading to the protrusion of the intestines, rather than a deficiency in muscle tone. Omphalocele, similar to gastroschisis, involves an abdominal wall defect where the intestines