Maternal-Newborn Nursing - Roles, Risks & Fetal Development Exam Questions & Verified Answers
Which action best reflects the maternal- Support informed client decisions.
newborn nurse's role as an advocate?
What are core maternal-newborn Education, early recognition of complications,
nursing roles? interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally sensitive care.
What trend supports a pregnant client's Family-centered care.
preference for chosen support person
involvement?
What factors increase maternal Advanced age, chronic disease, multifetal gestation,
morbidity or mortality? social determinants of health,
obesity/smoking/substance use.
What risk illustrates increased maternal Preeclampsia.
morbidity for a client with chronic
hypertension?
What is the moratorium phase of A period in which the client temporarily puts conscious
maternal adaptation? thought of the pregnancy aside.
What is the priority assessment Screen the client privately, without the partner or family
condition if intimate partner violence is present.
suspected?
What actions are appropriate after an Use the client's own words, document objectively,
IPV disclosure? assess immediate danger, develop a safety plan.
What are the three phases of the Follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase.
ovarian cycle?
Which hormone stimulates ovarian FSH.
follicle growth early in the cycle?
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, Maternal-Newborn Nursing - Roles, Risks & Fetal Development Exam Questions & Verified Answers
What triggers ovulation? A surge in LH.
On approximately which day does Around day 14.
ovulation occur in a typical 28-day
cycle?
What happens during the proliferative Estrogen rebuilds and thickens the endometrium.
phase?
Which hormone predominates during Progesterone.
the luteal/secretory phase?
If fertilization does not occur, why does The corpus luteum regresses, estrogen and
menstruation begin? progesterone fall, and the endometrial lining breaks
down.
How long is the ovum generally viable About 24 hours.
after ovulation?
Where does fertilization usually occur? In the ampulla of the fallopian tube.
Which hormone stimulates milk Prolactin.
production?
What is the function of relaxin? It relaxes pelvic ligaments and helps soften the cervix.
What is diastasis recti? Separation or weakening of the rectus abdominis
muscles during pregnancy.
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Which action best reflects the maternal- Support informed client decisions.
newborn nurse's role as an advocate?
What are core maternal-newborn Education, early recognition of complications,
nursing roles? interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally sensitive care.
What trend supports a pregnant client's Family-centered care.
preference for chosen support person
involvement?
What factors increase maternal Advanced age, chronic disease, multifetal gestation,
morbidity or mortality? social determinants of health,
obesity/smoking/substance use.
What risk illustrates increased maternal Preeclampsia.
morbidity for a client with chronic
hypertension?
What is the moratorium phase of A period in which the client temporarily puts conscious
maternal adaptation? thought of the pregnancy aside.
What is the priority assessment Screen the client privately, without the partner or family
condition if intimate partner violence is present.
suspected?
What actions are appropriate after an Use the client's own words, document objectively,
IPV disclosure? assess immediate danger, develop a safety plan.
What are the three phases of the Follicular phase, ovulation, luteal phase.
ovarian cycle?
Which hormone stimulates ovarian FSH.
follicle growth early in the cycle?
Stuvia 2026-2027 | Latest Version
, Maternal-Newborn Nursing - Roles, Risks & Fetal Development Exam Questions & Verified Answers
What triggers ovulation? A surge in LH.
On approximately which day does Around day 14.
ovulation occur in a typical 28-day
cycle?
What happens during the proliferative Estrogen rebuilds and thickens the endometrium.
phase?
Which hormone predominates during Progesterone.
the luteal/secretory phase?
If fertilization does not occur, why does The corpus luteum regresses, estrogen and
menstruation begin? progesterone fall, and the endometrial lining breaks
down.
How long is the ovum generally viable About 24 hours.
after ovulation?
Where does fertilization usually occur? In the ampulla of the fallopian tube.
Which hormone stimulates milk Prolactin.
production?
What is the function of relaxin? It relaxes pelvic ligaments and helps soften the cervix.
What is diastasis recti? Separation or weakening of the rectus abdominis
muscles during pregnancy.
Stuvia 2026-2027 | Latest Version
