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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.
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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.
A woman who has just discovered she is pregnant states that the first day of her last menstrual period was July 10. What will be her expected date of birth (EDB)?
- A. April 10
- B. April 17
- C. May 10
- D. October 17
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To determine the EDB (estimated date of birth), the woman should count from the first day of her last menstrual period. Count back 3 months and forward 7 days.
A woman entering the 22nd week of pregnancy complains that she has become unsightly because of chloasma. What should the nurse recommend to reduce the appearance of the chloasma?
- A. Use heavy makeup.
- B. Take extra doses of vitamin A.
- C. Avoid exposure to the sun.
- D. Reduce caffeine intake.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At week 22, skin pigment changes called chloasma are found. Avoiding exposure to the sun will reduce the pigmentation.
The chorion and the amnion are the two components of the ___ membrane.
Correct Answer: fetal
Rationale: The fetal membrane is composed of the chorion and the amnion.
Smoking by the mother can have what effect in the fetus?
- A. Hearing deficits
- B. Neuromuscular deformities
- C. Cerebral palsy
- D. Low birth weight
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking has been proven to cause slow intrauterine growth and low birth weight.