How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?
- A. 3 weeks
- B. 4 weeks
- C. 6 weeks
- D. 8 weeks
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The embryonic stage encompasses the first 8 weeks.
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A woman asks the nurse about the safety of sexual intercourse during her pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is the most correct?
- A. "Sexual activity should be avoided after the first trimester."
- B. "Sexual activity should be ceased in the case of vaginal bleeding."
- C. "Sexual activity should be avoided in the second trimester."
- D. "Sexual activity should be limited to activity that does not include intercourse."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sexual intercourse can be enjoyed throughout pregnancy unless it is contraindicated by other conditions. In the case of vaginal bleeding, sexual activity should cease until the cause of the bleeding is determined by the health care provider.
What should a nurse instruct the patient to do before assessing fundal height?
- A. Press her lower back against the examination table.
- B. Empty her bladder.
- C. Take a deep breath and hold it.
- D. Bear down.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The bladder should be emptied before the measurement of the fundal height.
Why is the nurse concerned about a patient in her first trimester of pregnancy being exposed to German measles?
- A. The disease is capable of causing a spontaneous abortion.
- B. The disease is capable of causing birth defects.
- C. The disease is capable of causing high fever and convulsions.
- D. The disease is capable of interfering with placental implantation.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella is a known teratogen, which can cause birth defects.
When can the sex of the fetus be confirmed?
- A. Conception
- B. 2 weeks
- C. 6 weeks
- D. 9 weeks
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 9 weeks the genitalia are well defined.
The nurse concludes that the prenatal patient has no need for further instruction when she correctly states that amniocentesis can determine which of the baby's characteristics?
- A. Sex
- B. Maturity
- C. Approximate weight
- D. Health
- E. Genetic defects
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: The amniocentesis can reveal the sex, maturity, health, and some genetic defects.
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