Nurs 450- Exam 2 Study Guide with
Questions and Correct Answers
Hormone necessary to maintain an established pregnancy: ✅progesterone
From what event is the length of a pregnancy calculated: ✅the first day of the last
menstrual period
Quickening begins at what time: ✅16-20 weeks
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy: ✅provide nutrients, oxygen, and
filters many toxins and microbes to protect the fetus
What are some symptoms due to increased blood flow in the pregnant mother: ✅nasal
stuffiness, bloody noses, vaginal swelling
What are braxton-hicks contractions? ✅mild, irregular contractions that get the body
ready for labor
When is the second trimester: ✅14-28 weeks
When during pregnancy is there a good chance of survival of the fetus if it is born early?
✅28 weeks
In the US abortion in the first trimester is: ✅a low risk procedure if done correctly
What is the purpose of measuring fetal kick counts? ✅can provide reassurance of fetal
well being
When can the baby be felt moving? ✅16-20 weeks
Why would FHR accelerations not occur during a non-stress test? ✅maternal sedation
with medications
A biophysical profile includes ✅a non stress test, an ultrasound for 30 minutes,
assessment of fetal well being
After a non-reactive NST, what happens next? ✅biophysical profile
Is a minor in new hampshire allowed to put her child up for adoption? ✅no
Questions and Correct Answers
Hormone necessary to maintain an established pregnancy: ✅progesterone
From what event is the length of a pregnancy calculated: ✅the first day of the last
menstrual period
Quickening begins at what time: ✅16-20 weeks
What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy: ✅provide nutrients, oxygen, and
filters many toxins and microbes to protect the fetus
What are some symptoms due to increased blood flow in the pregnant mother: ✅nasal
stuffiness, bloody noses, vaginal swelling
What are braxton-hicks contractions? ✅mild, irregular contractions that get the body
ready for labor
When is the second trimester: ✅14-28 weeks
When during pregnancy is there a good chance of survival of the fetus if it is born early?
✅28 weeks
In the US abortion in the first trimester is: ✅a low risk procedure if done correctly
What is the purpose of measuring fetal kick counts? ✅can provide reassurance of fetal
well being
When can the baby be felt moving? ✅16-20 weeks
Why would FHR accelerations not occur during a non-stress test? ✅maternal sedation
with medications
A biophysical profile includes ✅a non stress test, an ultrasound for 30 minutes,
assessment of fetal well being
After a non-reactive NST, what happens next? ✅biophysical profile
Is a minor in new hampshire allowed to put her child up for adoption? ✅no
