RN fetal lifespan assessment(with solved solutions)
A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about the function of the placenta. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make? Select all that apply.
- The placenta takes on the functions of the liver during the fetal development
- The placenta supports fetal circulation from fetal development to birth
- The placenta is instrumental in the production of urine
- The placenta produces red blood cells for the developing fetus
- The placenta allows for the transition of alcohol to the fetus correct answers - The placenta
takes on the functions of the liver during the fetal development
- The placenta supports fetal circulation from fetal development to birth
- The placenta allows for the transition of alcohol to the fetus
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about fetal development. Which of the following
statements indicates an understanding of teaching? Select all that apply
- Major organ systems have developed by week 13
- Hearing begins to develop during the first trimester
- Heart rate is 110 - 120/min in week 7
- Breathing movements begin during the 2nd trimester
- Sleep patterns develop during the last trimester correct answers - Major organ systems have
developed by week 13
- Heart rate is 110 - 120/min in week 7
- Sleep patterns develop during the last trimester
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the fetal development period. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates an understanding the teaching?
- Surfactant is produced beginning in week 20
- Breathing movements are seen during week 9
- Bones are fully developed by week 34
- Eyebrows are present by week 30 correct answers - Breathing movements are seen during week
9
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about embryonic development. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
- Toes and fingers are visible by week 8
- Lung development begins by week 8
- Facial features become discernible by week 10
- Nerve cells begin to develop by week 6 correct answers - Facial features become discernible by
week 10
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had an abortion procedure. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about the function of the placenta. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make? Select all that apply.
- The placenta takes on the functions of the liver during the fetal development
- The placenta supports fetal circulation from fetal development to birth
- The placenta is instrumental in the production of urine
- The placenta produces red blood cells for the developing fetus
- The placenta allows for the transition of alcohol to the fetus correct answers - The placenta
takes on the functions of the liver during the fetal development
- The placenta supports fetal circulation from fetal development to birth
- The placenta allows for the transition of alcohol to the fetus
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about fetal development. Which of the following
statements indicates an understanding of teaching? Select all that apply
- Major organ systems have developed by week 13
- Hearing begins to develop during the first trimester
- Heart rate is 110 - 120/min in week 7
- Breathing movements begin during the 2nd trimester
- Sleep patterns develop during the last trimester correct answers - Major organ systems have
developed by week 13
- Heart rate is 110 - 120/min in week 7
- Sleep patterns develop during the last trimester
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the fetal development period. Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates an understanding the teaching?
- Surfactant is produced beginning in week 20
- Breathing movements are seen during week 9
- Bones are fully developed by week 34
- Eyebrows are present by week 30 correct answers - Breathing movements are seen during week
9
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about embryonic development. Which of the
following statements should the nurse make?
- Toes and fingers are visible by week 8
- Lung development begins by week 8
- Facial features become discernible by week 10
- Nerve cells begin to develop by week 6 correct answers - Facial features become discernible by
week 10
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who had an abortion procedure. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include?
