NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Pregnancy Assessment Exam.

NSG 6320 AGNP Board Exam – Pregnancy Assessment Exam.1. Question: Weight gain should be monitored during pregnancy. For a pregnant woman whose BMI is < 18.5, the total weight gain should be: 11-20 pounds. 15-25 pounds. 25-35 pounds 28-40 pounds. Correct Explanation: Weight gain should be closely monitored during pregnancy, as both excessive and inadequate weight gain are associated with poor birth outcomes. The pregnant woman who has a BMI of <18.5, should gain 28 - 40 pounds; BMI 18.5-24.9 should gain 25 - 35 pounds; BMI 25-29.9 should gain 15 - 25 pounds; and the obese pregnant woman should gain 11 - 20 pounds. 2. Question: During pregnancy, which hormone is produced by the placenta and supports progesterone synthesis in the corpus luteum? Progesterone Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) Correct Estrogen Human placental lactogen Explanation: Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is produced by the placenta and supports progesterone synthesis in the corpus luteum, effectively preventing the early embryo from being lost to menstruation.