RN Exam Practice
Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1422 of 2368

Which description matches an omphalocele?

  1. A hole beside the umbilicus with uncovered bowel outside the body
  2. A sac of spinal fluid protruding through the spine on the back
  3. Brain tissue protruding through an opening in the infant's skull
  4. Abdominal organs protrude through the umbilicus inside a thin sac
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Correct answer: Abdominal organs protrude through the umbilicus inside a thin sac

An omphalocele is covered by a sac. In gastroschisis the intestines have no protective sac.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), High-risk Newborn Care: Gastroschisis and Omphalocele. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026