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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.
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During the final weeks of pregnancy urinary frequency may return due to the enlarged uterus compressing the bladder against the pelvic bones. What does the nurse suggest to aid in relieving the urinary frequency?
- A. Decrease fluid intake.
- B. Use the knee-chest position.
- C. Sleep on her side.
- D. Avoid fluid intake in evening.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient should decrease pressure on the bladder at night by sleeping on her side. Fluids should not be decreased unless directed by a health care provider.
When the young primigravida asks about how to adjust her diet for her pregnancy what should the nurse suggest the mother add to her diet?
- A. Leafy green vegetables and fruit
- B. Beef and poultry
- C. Foods high in sodium and potassium
- D. Bread and grains
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pregnant woman should eat foods containing roughage, such as raw fruits, vegetables, and cereals with bran.
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.
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.
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.