10.10.1: Review Questions
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The nurse is educating the pregnant person on the effects of the placenta hormones. What information does the nurse include in the teaching about relaxin? Select all that apply.
- makes the ligaments softer and more flexible
- helps decrease peripheral vascular resistance
- plays a role in the appearance of the linea nigra
- helps the skin stretch
- regulates metabolism
- increases leukorrhea
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pelvic tilt exercise
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sit in a hot tub
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sleep on a soft mattress
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wear a girdle
What are probable signs of pregnancy? Select all that apply.
- amenorrhea
- fetal movement
- Goodell sign
- positive pregnancy test
- skin hyperpigmentation
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cholasma
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linea nigra
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spider nevi
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striae gravidarum
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linea nigra
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striae gravidarum
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palmar erythema
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pruritis
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Heartburn is common during pregnancy because of the increase in food cravings.
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Heartburn increases during pregnancy because of the increase in salivation.
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Heartburn occurs because the cardiac sphincter relaxes, allowing stomach acid to come up into the esophagus.
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The increase in a pregnant person’s metabolism causes an increase in stomach acid and heartburn.
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The discharge is because of the weight of the uterus on your bladder.
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The discharge means you have a urinary tract infection.
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A slight increase in vaginal discharge is expected at 28 weeks of gestation.
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There is nothing to worry about.
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sclerosis
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scoliosis
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kyphosis
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lordosis
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relaxin
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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human placental lactogen
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luteinizing hormone
Reva Rubin identified several maternal tasks the pregnant person undertakes during pregnancy. What actions by the pregnant person are included in these tasks? Select 4 that apply.
- develops attachment to the fetus
- schedules a childbirth class
- encourages the partner’s attachment to the fetus
- acknowledges the fetus as a separate person
- discusses the deployment with their family
- places the needs of the fetus above their own
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how to bathe the newborn
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extended family role expectations
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childbirth preparation
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breast-feeding
The nurse is providing education to a pregnant person regarding the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Identify the relief measures the nurse would discuss. Select all that apply.
- avoid dairy products
- avoid strong odors
- drink fluids between meals
- drink sweet fluids
- eat small, frequent meals
- eat dry toast after getting out of bed
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How many weeks pregnant are you?
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How much water are you drinking every day?
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When was your last bowel movement?
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Are you lactose intolerant?
The nurse is providing second trimester education on self-care measures to a group of pregnant persons and their support persons. What information is most important for the nurse to include at this time? Select 3 that apply.
- good hygiene
- wearing maternity clothing
- limiting fluid near bedtime
- leg cramps
- sexuality
- sleep and rest
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acid reflux
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headaches
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pregnancy-induced hypertension
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vena cava syndrome
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There are teratogens with the potential to harm your baby at any time during the pregnancy.
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We really won’t be able to say for sure before you have an ultrasound.
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You are correct. You are past the critical point.
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You don’t seem very concerned about your baby’s welfare.
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glucose
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hormones
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oxygen
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waste
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The placenta filters hormones to support the pregnancy.
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The placenta is responsible for fetal waste disposal.
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The placenta prevents all viruses from harming the fetus.
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The placenta regulates glucose levels in the fetus.
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The ductus arteriosus attaches the umbilical artery to the hepatic artery.
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The ductus venosus attaches the pulmonary artery to the aorta.
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The foramen ovale is located in the ventricular septum.
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There are two arteries and one vein in the umbilical cord.
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Cardiac development is incomplete.
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Fetal lung alveoli are not present in sufficient numbers.
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Gastrointestinal development is incomplete.
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Sucking reflex is not present.
Identify the obstetric health care providers who attend births in private homes. Select all that apply.
- OB/GYN
- family practice physician
- maternal-fetal medicine specialist
- certified nurse-midwife
- professional midwife
- traditional birth attendant
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family practice
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obstetrician
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surgeon
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maternal-fetal medicine
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Level I hospital
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Level II hospital
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home
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in-hospital birthing center
Identify the health care provided during a home birth. Select all that apply.
- labor support
- trained birth attendant
- neonatal intensive care
- breast-feeding assistance
- postpartum instructions
- social services
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hospital with LDRP and NICU units
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in-hospital birthing center
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free-standing birthing center
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home birth