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A woman tells the nurse that this is her third pregnancy. She has had twin girls at full term and one miscarriage. How does the nurse record the information?
- A. G2 T2 L3
- B. G4 T3 A1 L1
- C. G3 T3 A2 L1
- D. G3 T1 A1 L2
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standard obstetrical terminology is: G = gravida, T = term birth, P = preterm birth, A = abortion, L = living children.
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The nurse instructor reminds the nursing student that the "Shiny Schultz" is a name given to the ___ side of the placenta.
Correct Answer: fetal
Rationale: The fetal side of the placenta is called the Shiny Schultz and the maternal side is called the Dirty Duncan.
The newly diagnosed primigravida who is 6 weeks pregnant states "I don't feel like I have a real baby inside me." To reassure the mother the nurse provides reassurance that which of the following is functioning in the 6-week-old embryo?
- A. Brain
- B. Lungs
- C. Hands
- D. Heart
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 6 weeks, the fetus has a pumping heart.
A patient has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy. What is the typical outcome of a tubal pregnancy?
- A. The patient will carry the pregnancy to term and have a cesarean delivery.
- B. The patient will have to remain in bed for the remainder of the pregnancy.
- C. The patient will spontaneously abort this ectopic pregnancy.
- D. The patient will require surgery to remove the zygote.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Any pregnancy where implantation occurs outside the uterine cavity is called ectopic. Tubal pregnancies usually must be resolved by surgical removal of the zygote.
The nurse assures an anxious primigravida that during fetal development from week 34 and beyond maternal antibodies are transferred to the baby. How long will these antibodies provide the baby with immunity?
- A. 1 month
- B. 3 months
- C. 4 months
- D. 6 months
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The maternal antibodies that are transferred to the baby provide immunity for 6 months.
Early in the first trimester a woman complains of morning sickness. What does the nurse suggest to aid with the discomfort?
- A. Eating something with a high-fat content
- B. Eating dry crackers before getting up
- C. Eating three well-balanced meals
- D. Getting rest and taking antiemetics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A remedy for morning sickness is to eat a few dry crackers before getting up.