AWHONN- Module 3 well answered graded A+ 2023/2024

AWHONN- Module 3The developmental task of the first trimester of pregnancy is - correct answer movement from conflict and ambivalence to acceptance. During pregnancy, maternal hepatic glucose and pancreatic insulin production increase to meet the metabolic demands of both the mother and fetus. Therefore, pregnancy is generally characterized by - correct answer post prandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia Which of the following coagulation factors does not increase during pregnancy? - correct answer platelets Caroline is admitted for observation with signs of preeclampsia. The physician orders a urine test for protein. You recognize that the accuracy of urine specimen collection can be enhanced by - correct answer sending a 24-hour urine collection instead of a single sample to accommodate diurnal fluctuations in urine flow. Profound reproductive and endocrine changes occur throughout pregnancy. Which of the following statements is true about progesterone? - correct answer Progesterone supports and maintains implantation of the developing embryo in early pregnancy. During the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, a woman may choose to have a serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level drawn. An AFP is a screening tool for which - correct answer a low level may be associated with Down's syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. As pregnancy progresses, the effect of hormones produced by the placenta results in a decrease in the mother's ability to use insulin. Which of the following is also an effect of maternal hormones during pregnancy? - correct answer An increase in the maternal demand for insulin Which fetal structure provides nutrients to the fetus until the placenta is fully functioning? - correct answer yolk sac