MATERNITY EVOLVE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

MATERNITY EVOLVE ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ The first outward change of puberty in females is: A. breast development B. broadening of the hips C. appearance of pubic hair D. the first menstrual period - ANSWER- A. breast development Ovulation generally occurs: A. 7 days before the end of menstruation. B. 7 days after the last day of menstruation. C. 14 days after the last day of the menstrual cycle. D. 14 days before the onset of the next menstrual cycle. - ANSWER- D. 14 days before the onset of the next menstrual cycle. A mother reports that her 10-year-old daughter's breasts recently began to develop and asks when her daughter might begin to menstruate. The nurse instructs her that: A. "It will be several years before her menstrual cycle begins." B. "Your daughter's menstrual cycle most likely has already started." C. "There is no way to know when to expect her menstrual cycle to begin." D. "The first menstrual period will most likely occur when she is around 12 years old." - ANSWER- D. "The first menstrual period will most likely occur when she is around 12 years old." Testosterone has what effect(s) not related to reproduction? Select all that apply. A. Increases sebum production B. Decreases hematocrit in males C. Decreases basal metabolic rate D. Promotes growth of long bones E. Increases muscle mass and strength - ANSWER- A. Increases sebum production D. Promotes growth of long bones E. Increases muscle mass and strength The tissue between the vaginal orifice and the anus is known as the ____________. - ANSWER- perineum The usual site of implantation is the: A. edge of the inner cervical os B. outer third of the fallopian (uterine) tube C. lower section of the posterior uterine wall D. upper section of the posterior uterine wall - ANSWER- D. upper section of the posterior uterine wall An expectant mother is at her first prenatal visit. She informs the nurse that she smokes cigarettes, but has cut back to approximately 10 cigarettes per week and asks if she could continue to do so. What would be the best response? A. "That is something you should ask the physician" B. "You should decrease the amount of cigarettes you smoke." C. "Occasional smoking is not proven to be harmful during pregnancy." D. "Factors such as smoking and alcohol use may adversely affect your baby's development." - ANSWER- D. "Factors such as smoking and alcohol use may adversely affect your baby's development." A pregnant woman having an ultrasound at 8 weeks of gestation asks the nurse if she could learn her expectant child's sex. The most accurate response would be: A. "Yes, we will be able to tell the sex of your child." B. "No, the sex organs have not yet started to develop." C. "We will have to wait until the birth of your child to know for sure." D. "The tenth week is when the external genitalia are visible on ultrasound." - ANSWER- D. "The tenth week is when the external genitalia are visible on ultrasound." What function(s) does the amniotic fluid have? Select all that apply. A. Allows buoyancy and fetal movement B. Nourishes the fetus C. Maintains an even temperature D. Allows for symmetrical growth E. Provides for fetal circulation - ANSWER- A. Allows buoyancy and fetal movement C. Maintains an even temperature D. Allows for symmetrical growth The fetal nervous system is formed by the germ layer known as the _____________. - ANSWER- ectoderm Which group of symptoms are abnormal changes during pregnancy? A. Constipation, nausea, cramping, weight gain B. Vaginal bleeding, blurred vision, and leaking of amniotic fluid C. Breast enlargement, headache, cramping, and urinary frequency D. Nasal stuffiness, increased vaginal discharge, and skin discoloration - ANSWER- B. Vaginal bleeding, blurred vision, and leaking of amniotic fluid At what time during pregnancy would patient education focus mainly on physiologic changes, fetal development, and sexuality during pregnancy, and nutrition? A. Before conception B. During the first trimester