Labor and Delivery Exam 1 Test with complete Answers

The nurse is developing a presentation for a community group of young adults discussing fetal development and pregnancy. When would the nurse identify as the time of determination of the sex of the fetus? A. meiosis B. fertilization C. Oogenesis D. gametogenesis - Answer B Which stage is the fetus most vulnerable to teratogenic substances? A. embryonic B. preembryonic C. fetal - Answer A Which of the following is not produced by the placenta? A. hCG B. hCS (hPL) C. progesterone D estrogen E. oxytocin - Answer E A pregnant patient asks about the functions of amniotic fluid. What information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Allows for fetal movement B. Provides exchange of nutrients and waste products C. Measure of kidney function D. Cushions and protects the fetus E. Prevents medications from reaching the fetus - Answer ACDSelect the choice which correctly identifies the ductus arteriosus. A. Fetal shunt between the left and right atria B. Fetal shunt between the fetal liver and inferior vena cava C. Fetal shunt between the pulmonary artery and descending aorta D. Fetal shunt between the chorionic villi and umbilical vein - Answer C YOUR TURN!! K.L. is currently 8 weeks gestation. She has 1 child at home, born at 39 weeks gestation. She reports one miscarriage at 16 weeks gestation. What is her Gravia and Para? - Answer G3 P1 Which finding is an objective or probable sign of pregnancy? A. Amenorrhea B. Visualization of the fetal heart rate C. Patient reported fetal movement D. Positive urine pregnancy test - Answer D