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What period of the maternity cycle does the intrapartal period cover?
- A. Beginning of pregnancy to midterm
- B. Conception to third trimester
- C. Onset of labor to delivery of the baby
- D. Onset of labor to delivery of the placenta
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The intrapartal period of the maternity cycle covers the onset of labor to delivery of the placenta. The antepartal period begins at conception and continues until the onset of labor. The postpartal period begins after the delivery of the placenta and continues for approximately 6 weeks, until the reproductive organs return to their prepregnancy state.
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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.
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.
Where does implantation of the fertilized ovum usually occur?
- A. Lower uterine wall
- B. Side of the uterus
- C. Fundus of the uterus
- D. Body of the uterus
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implantation usually occurs in the fundus of the uterus.
At what week of fetal development can the nurse expect to first hear fetal heart tones with an amplified stethoscope?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 14
- D. 16
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During week 16, the fetal heart can be heard with an amplified stethoscope.
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.