cervix] 1. Parity refers to which of the following descriptions? [Number of children a female has delivered] 12. The chief function of progesterone is the: [Preparation of the uterus to receive a fertilized egg] 2. A 26-year old multigravida is 14 weeks’ pregnant and is scheduled for an alpha-fetoprotein test. She asks the 13. Which symptom is considered a first-trimester nurse, “What does the alpha-fetoprotein test indicate?” warning sign and should be reported immediately by the The nurse bases a response on the knowledge that this pregnant woman to her health care provider? [Vaginal test can detect: [Neural tube defects] bleeding] 3. Fetal circulation occurs through the umbilical cord 14. A woman who has completed one pregnancy with a from the fetus to the placenta. Which answer gives the fetus (or fetuses) reaching the stage of fetal viability is best description of what vein(s) and artery(ies) are called: [Primipara] involved in fetal circulation? [Two umbilical arteries and 15. What is the duration for which the sperm remains one umbilical vein] viable in the female reproductive system? [3 to 5 days 4. The nurse is aware than an adaptation of pregnancy is after intercourse] an increased blood supply to the pelvic region that 16. What are the 3 germ layer of the embryo? results in a purplish discoloration of the vaginal mucosa, [Endoderm, Mesoderm, Ectoderm] which is known as: [Chadwick's sign] 17. When the blastocyst is implanted into the wall of the 5. A nurse is assisting in performing an assessment on a uterus and starts developing and sends out hormones into client who suspects that she is pregnant and is checking the blood stream [Implantation] the client for probable signs of pregnancy. Select all probable signs of pregnancy. [Chadwick's sign] 18. A nursing instructor asks a nursing student who is preparing to assist with the assessment of a pregnant 6. In which of the following areas would the nurse client to describe the process of quickening. Which of expect to observe chloasma? [Cheeks, forehead, and the following statements if made by the student indicates nose] an understanding of this term? [It is the fetal movement 7. A nursing instructor is conducting lecture and is that is felt by the mother."] reviewing the functions of the female reproductive 19. Gravida refers to which of the following system. She asks Mark to describe the follicle- descriptions? [Number of times a female has been stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone pregnant] (LH). Mark accurately responds by stating that: [FSH and LH are released from the anterior pituitary gland.] 20. A pregnant client states that she “waddles” when she walks. The nurse’s explanation is based on which of the 8. Why is the embryonic period the most crucial part of following as the cause? [Relaxation of the pelvic joints.] prenatal development? [Because during this period the cells are more susceptible to external damage that could 21. What the female hormones? [Progesterone and lead to the dysfunction of one or more organ systems.] Estrogen] 9. When assessing the adequacy of sperm for conception 22. A woman who is 32 weeks' pregnant is informed by to occur, which of the following is the most useful the nurse that a danger sign of pregnancy could be: criterion? [Sperm motility] [Alteration in the pattern of fetal movement] 10. A 21-year old client, 6 weeks’ pregnant is diagnosed 23. Which of the following answers best describes the with hyperemesis gravidarum. This excessive vomiting stage of pregnancy in which maternal and fetal blood are during pregnancy will often result in which of the exchanged? [Maternal and fetal blood are never following conditions? [Electrolyte imbalance] exchanged] 11. A nurse midwife is performing an assessment of a 24. A nurse is caring for a client in Health Center and pregnant client and is assessing the client for the prepares to auscultate the fetal heart rate by using a presence of ballottement. Which of the following would Doppler ultrasound device. The nurse most accurately the nurse implement to test for the presence of determines that the fetal heart sounds are heard by: [Palpating the maternal radial pulse while listening to the 37. A nurse is reinforcing education for a client entering fetal heart rate.] the third trimester of pregnancy. The nurse determines that the client understands the education when stating 25. The developing cells are called a fetus from the: she will immediately report which symptom? [Blurred [Eighth week to the time of birth] vision] 26. A client is at 8 weeks gestation. Which of the 38. A nurse is describing the process of fetal circulation following findings would the nurse expect to see? to a client during a prenatal visit. The nurse accurately [Maternal ambivalence] tells the client that fetal circulation consists of: [Two 27. While performing Leopold's maneuvers on a umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein] laboring woman, the nurse palpates a flat area in the 39. An antenatal client is informing the nurse of her fundal region, a hard round mass on the left side, a soft prenatal signs and symptoms. Which of the following round mass on the right side, and small parts just above findings would the nurse determine are presumptive the symphysis. The nurse concludes which of the signs of pregnancy? Select all that apply. [Amennorhea] following? [The fetal presentation is scapular] 40. If the ovum is to be fertilized, where is the most 28. Cervical softening and uterine souffle are classified common site of fertilization? [Ampulla of the fallopian as which of the following? [Probable signs] tube] 29. A newly married couple plans to use the natural 41. Which of the following urinary symptoms does the family planning method of contraception. Understanding pregnant woman most frequently experience during the how long an ovum can live after ovulation is important first trimester?[Frequency] to them. The nurse knows that his or her teaching was effective when the couple responds that an ovum is 42. Which purposes of placental functioning should the considered fertile for which period of time? [24 hours] nurse include in a prenatal class? Select all that apply. [It provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products 30. The nurse is caring for a primigravida at about 2 between the mother and developing fetus.] months and 1 week gestation. After explaining self-care measures for common discomforts of pregnancy, the nurse determines that the client understands the QUIZ 2 instructions when she says: [Nausea and vomiting can be decreased if I eat a few crackers before arising”] 1. Identify the signs and symptoms of Pregnancy: Amenorrhea [Presumptive] 31. During which phase of fetal development is the ball of cells moving out of the Fallopian tubes and into the 2. A client enters the prenatal clinic. She states that she uterus? believes she is pregnant. Which of the following hormone elevations will indicate a high probability that 32. A nursing instructor asks a nursing student who is the client is pregnant? [Chorionic Gonadotropin] preparing to assist with the assessment of a pregnant client to describe the process of quickening. Which of 3. What are the Phases of Menstrual Cycle? Answer in the following statements if made by the student indicates correct ORDER. [ Menstruation, Follicular phase, an understanding of this term? [It is the fetal movement Ovulation, Luteal Phase] that is felt by the mother.] 4. Identify the signs and symptoms of Pregnancy: ( + ) 33. A 36-week gestation client is being seen in the HCG Test [Presumptive] prenatal clinic. Where would the nurse expect the fundal height to be felt? [At the xiphoid process] 5. A nursing instructor is conducting lecture and is reviewing the functions of the female reproductive 34. A primigravid client is 39 weeks pregnant. Which of system. She asks Mark to describe the follicle- the following symptoms would the nurse expect the stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone client to exhibit? [Urinary frequency] (LH). Mark accurately responds by stating that: [FSH and LH are released from the anterior pituitary gland.] 35. Which of the following common emotional reactions to pregnancy would the nurse expect to occur during the 6. What are the four ( 4 ) Body Structures that are first trimester? [Ambivalence, fear, fantasies.] involved in Physiology of Menstruation? [Ovaries, Uterus, Hypothalamus, Fallopian tube] (NOT SURE) 7. A pregnant client tells the clinic nurse that she wants to k now the sex of her baby as soon as it can be determined. The nurse understands that the client should be able to find out at 12 weeks' gestation because by the end of the twelfth week: [The sex of the fetus can be determined by the appearance of the external genitalia.] 8. A 36-week gestation client is being seen in the prenatal clinic. Where would the nurse expect the fundal height to be felt? [At the xiphoid process] 9. A nursing instructor asks a nursing student who is preparing to assist with the assessment of a pregnant client to describe the process of quickening. Which of the following statements if made by the student indicates an understanding of this term? [."It is the fetal movement that is felt by the mother."] 10. Identify the signs and symptoms of Pregnancy: Ballottement [Probable] 11. Identify the signs and symptoms of Pregnancy: Quickening [Presumptive] 12. It is a stage of Human Sexual Response wherein the body discharges all the accumulated sexual tension. [Orgasm] 13. It is one of the probable sign of pregnancy wherein there is a softening of the cervix [Goodell’s sign] 14. The nurse is counseling a couple who has sought information about conceiving. The couple asks the nurse to explain when ovulation usually occurs. Which statement by the nurse is correct? [Two weeks before menstruation] 15. Identify the signs and symptoms of Pregnancy: Palpation of fetal outline [Positive] 16. Where thus fertilization occurs? [Fallopian Tube] 17. It is one of the probable sign of pregnancy wherein there is a softening of the lower uterine segment. [Hegar’s sign] 18. Stage of Human Sexual Response wherein it is reached before orgasm. [Plateau] 19. A stage of Human Sexual Response that occurs with physical and psychological stimulation. [Excitement]
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