Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 4th Edition
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,The normal volume of amniotic fluid is approximately _______ mL at 37 weeks of
gestation - ANSWER-1,000
What will the prenatal visit schedule for a woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy? -
ANSWER-Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, then
weekly until delivery
The usual location of fertilization is? - ANSWER-the fallopian tube
Twins that share the same placenta in the uterus are? - ANSWER-monozygotic
A nurse in a prenatal clinic overhears a newly licensed nurse discussing conception with
a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse requires
intervention by the nurse? - ANSWER-Sperm remain viable in the woman's reproductive
tract for 4 to 5 days
A nurse is caring for a patient who tells the nurse that she thinks she might be pregnant
because she is able to feel the baby move. Which of the following statements should
the nurse make? - ANSWER-This is a probable sign of pregnancy
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned she is pregnant. The nurse should
reinforce with the client to call her provider if she experiences which of the following
manifestations? - ANSWER-Facial edema
The three phases of pregnancy are - ANSWER-antepartum, intrapartum and
postpartum
The muscular layer of the uterus that is the functional unit in pregnancy and labor is the
? - ANSWER-myometrium
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the nurse that she isn't sure she is happy
about being pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months of pregnancy
Which one of the following is a fetal shunt that aids in fetal circulation? - ANSWER-
Foramen ovale
The ovaries secrete the following hormones during the menstrual cycle? - ANSWER-
Progesterone and Estrogen
What hormone initiates the maturation of the ovarian follicle? - ANSWER-FSH
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client who is at 28
weeks of gestation. The client's history reveals on pregnancy terminated by elective
, abortion at 9 weeks; the birth of twins at 36 weeks; and a spontaneous abortion at 15
weeks gestation. According to the GTPAL system, which of the following decreases her
present party? - ANSWER-G4 T0 P1 A2 L2
Most fetal blood bypasses circulation to the lungs by way of the - ANSWER-foramen
ovale
The hormone first detected by a blood test about 11 days after conception and in urine
tests about 12-14 days after conception is? - ANSWER-hCG
A decrease in estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle results in what? -
ANSWER-Shedding of the endometrium
A pregnant woman states, "My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have
three girls". What will the nurse explain to this woman? - ANSWER-If a sperm carrying a
Y chromosome fertilizes an ovum, then a boy is produced
During the physical examination for the first prenatal visit, it is noted that Chadwick's
sign is present. What is Chadwick's sign? - ANSWER-Bluish or purplish discoloration of
the vulva, vagina, and cervix
A nurse is preparing to measure the uterine funds of a client who is at 32 weeks of
gestation. The nurse can expect to find that the measurement will be at ____ cm -
ANSWER-32
What organ does the ducts venous shunt blood away from in fetal circulation? -
ANSWER-Liver
A woman reports that her last menstrual period began on August 5, 2019. What is the
woman's expected delivery date using Naegele's rule? - ANSWER-May 12, 2020
A woman's emotional reaction during the second trimester of pregnancy may be
characterized by? - ANSWER-fantasies about the baby's appearance
The functions of the placenta are to: - ANSWER-1. Supply oxygen to the fetus
2. produce hormones
3. provide protection from infection
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of giving birth
to a newborn who has a neutral tube defect. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Eat foods fortified with folic acid
The substance that provides support and protection for the vessels inside the umbilical
cord is? - ANSWER-Wharton's Jelly
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,The normal volume of amniotic fluid is approximately _______ mL at 37 weeks of
gestation - ANSWER-1,000
What will the prenatal visit schedule for a woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy? -
ANSWER-Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, then
weekly until delivery
The usual location of fertilization is? - ANSWER-the fallopian tube
Twins that share the same placenta in the uterus are? - ANSWER-monozygotic
A nurse in a prenatal clinic overhears a newly licensed nurse discussing conception with
a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse requires
intervention by the nurse? - ANSWER-Sperm remain viable in the woman's reproductive
tract for 4 to 5 days
A nurse is caring for a patient who tells the nurse that she thinks she might be pregnant
because she is able to feel the baby move. Which of the following statements should
the nurse make? - ANSWER-This is a probable sign of pregnancy
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned she is pregnant. The nurse should
reinforce with the client to call her provider if she experiences which of the following
manifestations? - ANSWER-Facial edema
The three phases of pregnancy are - ANSWER-antepartum, intrapartum and
postpartum
The muscular layer of the uterus that is the functional unit in pregnancy and labor is the
? - ANSWER-myometrium
A client who is at 8 weeks of gestation tells the nurse that she isn't sure she is happy
about being pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? -
ANSWER-It is normal to have these feelings during the first few months of pregnancy
Which one of the following is a fetal shunt that aids in fetal circulation? - ANSWER-
Foramen ovale
The ovaries secrete the following hormones during the menstrual cycle? - ANSWER-
Progesterone and Estrogen
What hormone initiates the maturation of the ovarian follicle? - ANSWER-FSH
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client who is at 28
weeks of gestation. The client's history reveals on pregnancy terminated by elective
, abortion at 9 weeks; the birth of twins at 36 weeks; and a spontaneous abortion at 15
weeks gestation. According to the GTPAL system, which of the following decreases her
present party? - ANSWER-G4 T0 P1 A2 L2
Most fetal blood bypasses circulation to the lungs by way of the - ANSWER-foramen
ovale
The hormone first detected by a blood test about 11 days after conception and in urine
tests about 12-14 days after conception is? - ANSWER-hCG
A decrease in estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle results in what? -
ANSWER-Shedding of the endometrium
A pregnant woman states, "My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have
three girls". What will the nurse explain to this woman? - ANSWER-If a sperm carrying a
Y chromosome fertilizes an ovum, then a boy is produced
During the physical examination for the first prenatal visit, it is noted that Chadwick's
sign is present. What is Chadwick's sign? - ANSWER-Bluish or purplish discoloration of
the vulva, vagina, and cervix
A nurse is preparing to measure the uterine funds of a client who is at 32 weeks of
gestation. The nurse can expect to find that the measurement will be at ____ cm -
ANSWER-32
What organ does the ducts venous shunt blood away from in fetal circulation? -
ANSWER-Liver
A woman reports that her last menstrual period began on August 5, 2019. What is the
woman's expected delivery date using Naegele's rule? - ANSWER-May 12, 2020
A woman's emotional reaction during the second trimester of pregnancy may be
characterized by? - ANSWER-fantasies about the baby's appearance
The functions of the placenta are to: - ANSWER-1. Supply oxygen to the fetus
2. produce hormones
3. provide protection from infection
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to reduce the risk of giving birth
to a newborn who has a neutral tube defect. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSWER-Eat foods fortified with folic acid
The substance that provides support and protection for the vessels inside the umbilical
cord is? - ANSWER-Wharton's Jelly
