NRSG 3302- Women & Families Exam 1: Module 4-
Reproductive Growth/Development & Physiologic and
Psychological Changes in Pregnancy Questions With
Complete Solutions
A V A Correct Answers 2 arteries + 1 vein in umbilical cord
arteries: carry deoxy blood from fetus to placenta
vein: carries oxy blood from placenta to fetus
A woman is menstruating. If hormonal studies were to be done
at this time, which of the following hormonal levels would the
nurse expect to see?
1. Both estrogen and progesterone high
2. Estrogen is high and progesterone is low
3. Estrogen is low and progesterone is high
4. Both estrogen and progesterone are low Correct Answers 4.
Both estrogen and progesterone are low
During ovulation, E + P are high
aldosterone Correct Answers increased during pregnancy to
conserve Na+ + maintain fluid balance
secreted in: adrenals
aldosterone levels Correct Answers increase during pregnancy
help reabsorption of Na+ + water retention
amnion Correct Answers smooth membrane that lines fluid-
filled space
expands as fetus grows
, acts as cushion for movement + protection from infection
allows for fetal movement
Anterior pituitary hormones target what organ and include
which hormones? Correct Answers target the ovary
FSH + LH
Braxton Hicks Contractions Correct Answers irregular,
generally painless contractions of uterus
carpal tunnel syndrome Correct Answers pain in hand that
radiates to the elbow
Chadwick's sign Correct Answers purple/blue hue of vagina
due to increased vascularity
chorion Correct Answers outermost layer, closing to uterine
lining
conception Correct Answers when ovum becomes fertilized;
union of male sperm + female ovum
corpus luteum Correct Answers follicle sac in the ovary
secretes E+P to inhibit ovulation
cortisol Correct Answers increased during pregnancy + active
in metabolism
helpful in preventing rejection of pregnancy
secreted in: adrenals
cortisol levels Correct Answers increase during pregnancy
Reproductive Growth/Development & Physiologic and
Psychological Changes in Pregnancy Questions With
Complete Solutions
A V A Correct Answers 2 arteries + 1 vein in umbilical cord
arteries: carry deoxy blood from fetus to placenta
vein: carries oxy blood from placenta to fetus
A woman is menstruating. If hormonal studies were to be done
at this time, which of the following hormonal levels would the
nurse expect to see?
1. Both estrogen and progesterone high
2. Estrogen is high and progesterone is low
3. Estrogen is low and progesterone is high
4. Both estrogen and progesterone are low Correct Answers 4.
Both estrogen and progesterone are low
During ovulation, E + P are high
aldosterone Correct Answers increased during pregnancy to
conserve Na+ + maintain fluid balance
secreted in: adrenals
aldosterone levels Correct Answers increase during pregnancy
help reabsorption of Na+ + water retention
amnion Correct Answers smooth membrane that lines fluid-
filled space
expands as fetus grows
, acts as cushion for movement + protection from infection
allows for fetal movement
Anterior pituitary hormones target what organ and include
which hormones? Correct Answers target the ovary
FSH + LH
Braxton Hicks Contractions Correct Answers irregular,
generally painless contractions of uterus
carpal tunnel syndrome Correct Answers pain in hand that
radiates to the elbow
Chadwick's sign Correct Answers purple/blue hue of vagina
due to increased vascularity
chorion Correct Answers outermost layer, closing to uterine
lining
conception Correct Answers when ovum becomes fertilized;
union of male sperm + female ovum
corpus luteum Correct Answers follicle sac in the ovary
secretes E+P to inhibit ovulation
cortisol Correct Answers increased during pregnancy + active
in metabolism
helpful in preventing rejection of pregnancy
secreted in: adrenals
cortisol levels Correct Answers increase during pregnancy
