The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to list the characteristics of the amniotic fluid.
The student responds correctly by listing which as characteristics of amniotic fluid? Select all
that apply.
1. Allows for fetal movement
2. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
3. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
4. Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
5. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus
6. Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus
Correct Ans-1. Allows for fetal movement
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2. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus
3. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus
4. Can be used to measure fetal kidney function
A couple comes to the family planning clinic and asks about sterilization procedures. Which
question by the nurse would determine whether this method of family planning would be
most appropriate?
1. "Has either of you ever had surgery?"
2. "Do you plan to have any other children?"
3. "Do either of you have diabetes mellitus?"
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4. "Do either of you have problems with high blood pressure?" Correct Ans-2. "Do you
plan to have any other children?"
The nurse should include which statement to a pregnant client found to have a gynecoid
pelvis?
1. "Your type of pelvis has a narrow pubic arch."
2. "Your type of pelvis is the most favorable for labor and birth."
3. "Your type of pelvis is a wide pelvis, but has a short diameter."
4. "You will need a cesarean section because this type of pelvis is not favorable for a vaginal
delivery." Correct Ans-2. "Your type of pelvis is the most favorable for labor and birth."
Which explanation should the nurse provide to the prenatal client about the purpose of the
placenta?
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1. It cushions and protects the baby.
2. It maintains the temperature of the baby.
3. It is the way the baby gets food and oxygen.
4. It prevents all antibodies and viruses from passing to the baby Correct Ans-3. It is the
way the baby gets food and oxygen.
The nurse is performing an assessment of a pregnant client who is at 28 weeks of gestation.
The nurse measures the fundal height in centimeters and expects which finding?
1. 22 cm
2. 30 cm
3. 36 cm
4. 40 cm Correct Ans-2. 30 cm
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