Ob Exam 2 Module 3 Lippincott Questions

A pregnant woman undergoing amniocentesis asks her nurse why the baby needs this fluid. What would be an accurate response from the nurse? A. "Amniotic fluid keeps the fetus from moving freely inside it to prevent injury." B. "Amniotic fluid cushions your baby to prevent injury." C. "Amniotic fluid provides fetal blood circulation." D. "Amniotic fluid supplies the food your baby needs to grow." B A client is to have an amniocentesis with ultrasound. What does the nurse explain to the client that amniocentesis can determine? Select all that apply. A. what the eye color of the baby will be B. what type of facial features the fetus will have C. whether the fetal lungs are mature enough to support respiration outside of the womb D. the amniotic fluid can be used for genetic testing E. how much the fetus will weigh at birth C, D The client's pregnancy screening test shows that the maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MS-AFP) level is high. Which information should the nurse provide the client upon this finding? A. "A high level of MS-AFP is associated with an increased risk of preterm labor. We will monitor you closely and start medication if needed." B. "A high level of MS-AFP is associated with a healthy fetus. We will not need to do any additional testing at this time." C. "A high level of MS-AFP is associated with neural tube defects. We will schedule you for another type of test to determine if your baby has a neural tube defect." D. "A high level of MS-AFP is associated with Down syndrome. We will schedule you for another type of test to determine if your baby has Down syndrome." C A nurse is asked to auscultate the fetal heart sounds in a pregnant client. Which equipment is most appropriate when auscultating fetal heart sounds at the 12th week? A. stethoscope B. fetoscope C. Doppler D. tocodynometer C The client is having her blood drawn for a Triple or Quad screen. For what does this test screen? Select all that apply. A. neural tube defects B. Down syndrome C. g