| Knowledge of physicians about the definition and survival of anencephalic fetuses |
| 1. Anencephaly is defined as the total absence of the encephalon |
F |
45 |
64.3 |
| 2. Anencephaly is defined as the total absence of the brain and midbrain |
F |
46 |
65.7 |
| 3. Anencephaly is defined as a failure in closing the neural tube between the third and fourth week of gestation (23rd and 26th day of the embryo), resulting in the total or partial absence of the cranial vault (skull and scalp) and the brain. |
T |
41 |
58.5 |
| 4. Considering the anatomic definition, the term “anencephaly” is wrong. |
T |
59 |
84.3 |
| 5. The structures of the central nervous system that are generally present in the anencephalic fetus are: diencephalon, midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata and cerebellum |
T |
37 |
52.8 |
| 6. Most anencephalic fetuses die in the uterus. |
F |
36 |
51.4 |
| 7. Most anencephalic fetuses die in the first day, and only 5% survive longer than six days. |
T |
54 |
77.1 |
| Knowledge of physicians about brain death, anencephaly and donation of organs |
| 8. Anencephaly may be considered as brain death. |
F |
51 |
72.8 |
| 9. In Brazil, criteria for brain death follow CFM Resolution 1,480/1997, defined by the irreversible clinical state in which brain and brain stem functions are irreparably compromised. |
T |
61 |
87.1 |
| 10. We can asses the functioning of the brainstem through pupillary, corneal, vestibular-caloric, oculocephalic and cough reflexes, and apnea test. |
T |
63 |
90 |
| 11. In cephalic death, brainstem reflexes are absent. |
T |
55 |
78.6 |
| 12. In the anencephalous, brainstem reflexes are present. |
T |
49 |
70 |
| 13. The immaturity of the central nervous system of the child determines stricter criteria for determining brain death. The diagnosis is only possible after the seventh day of life. |
T |
28 |
40 |
| 14. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, anencephalic children can be donors of vital organs. |
F |
25 |
35.7 |
| Knowledge of physicians about the gestation of anencephalic fetuses and the legislation |
| 15. The gestation of the anencephalic fetus requires special monitoring, and the most frequently reported complications are polyhydramnios and prematurity |
T |
56 |
80 |
| 16. Pregnancy is complicated by hyperemesis in most cases. |
F |
39 |
55.7 |
| 17. The gestation of the anencephalic fetus endangers the woman’s life |
F |
53 |
75.7 |
| 18. In the event the unequivocal diagnosis of anencephaly, the physician may terminate the pregnancy at the request of the pregnant woman, regardless of State authorization. |
T |
31 |
44.3 |
| 19. In the event the unequivocal diagnosis of anencephaly, the physician may terminate the pregnancy at the request of the pregnant woman provided there is authorization by the State. |
F |
33 |
47.1 |
| 20. In the event the unequivocal diagnosis of anencephaly, the physician may not terminate the pregnancy. |
F |
54 |
77.1 |
