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NR 327 Maternal Exam 1 with 200 Questions and Answers; Chamberlain College of Nursing || 2024|2025
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NR 327 MaternalExam 1 with 200
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NR 327 Maternal Exam
NR 327 Maternal Exam 1 with
200 Questions and Answers
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, NR 327 Maternal Exam 1 with 200 Questions and
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Which statement best describes the changes that occur during the fetal period ofdevelopment? -
Maturation of organ systems
An expectant mother says to the nurse, "When my sister's baby was born, it was covered in a cheese-like
coating. What is the purpose of this coating?" The correct response by the nurse is to explain that the
purpose of vernix caseosa is to - protect thefetal skin from amniotic fluid.
An expectant mother, diagnosed with oligohydramnios, asks the nurse what thiscondition means
for the baby. Which statement should the nurse provide for the patient? - Oligohydramnios can
cause poor fetal lung development.
The nurse is conducting a staff in-service on multifetal pregnancy. Which statement regarding dizygotic
twin development should the nurse include in the teaching session?
- Dizygotic twins arise from two fertilized ova and may be the same sex or differentsexes.
An infant is diagnosed with fetal anemia. Which information would support this clinicaldiagnosis? - Passive
immunity
The nurse is explaining the function of the placenta to a pregnant patient. Which statement indicates to
the nurse that further clarification is necessary? - "The placentahelps maintain a stable temperature
for my baby."
The nurse is assessing a newborn immediately after birth. After assigning the first Apgarscore of 9, the
nurse notes two vessels in the umbilical cord. What is the nurse's next action? - Assess for other
abnormalities of the infant.
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,A pregnant patient asks the nurse how her baby gets oxygen to breathe. What is the nurse's best
response? - "Oxygen-rich blood is delivered through the umbilical vein tothe baby."
An expectant father asks the nurse, "Which part of the mature sperm contains the malechromosome?"
What is the correct response by the nurse? - The head of the sperm
One of the assessments performed in the birth room is checking the umbilical cord for blood vessels.
Which finding is considered to be within normal limits? - Two arteries andone vein
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, What is the purpose of the ovum's zona pellucida? - Prevents multiple sperm fromfertilizing the ovum
The nurse is explaining the process of cell division during the preembryonic period to agroup of nursing
students. Which statement best describes the characteristics of the morula? - Solid ball composed of
the first cells formed after fertilization
The upper uterus is the best place for the fertilized ovum to implant due to whichanatomical
adaptation? - Developing baby is best nourished.
Some of the embryo's intestines remain within the umbilical cord during the embryonicperiod because
the - abdomen is too small to contain all the organs while they are developing.
A patient who is 16 weeks pregnant with her first baby asks how long it will be before she feels the
baby move. Which is the nurse's best answer? - "Within the next month you should start to feel
fluttering sensations."
During vital sign assessment of a pregnant patient in her third trimester, the patient complains of feeling
faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate? - Have the patient turn to her
left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5minutes.
A pregnant woman has come to the emergency department with complaints of nasal congestion and
epistaxis. Which is the correct interpretation of these symptoms by thehealth care provider? -
Estrogen causes increased blood supply to the mucous membranes and can result in congestion and
nosebleeds.
While providing education to a primiparous patient regarding the normal changes of pregnancy, what is
an important information for the nurse to share regarding BraxtonHicks contractions? - These occur
throughout pregnancy, but you may not feel themuntil the third trimester.
What is the physiologic reason for vascular volume increasing by 40% to 60% duringpregnancy? -
Provides adequate perfusion of the placenta
Physiologic anemia often occurs during pregnancy due to - dilution of hemoglobinconcentration.
Which finding is a positive sign of pregnancy? - Visualization of fetus by ultrasound
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