Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  One artery and one vein 
B)  Two veins and one artery 
C)  Two arteries and one vein 
D)  Two arteries and two veins 
A)  One artery and one vein 
B)  Two veins and one artery 
C)  Two arteries and one vein 
D)  Two arteries and two veins

Question 2

An expectant client, diagnosed with oligohydramnios, asks the nurse about what this condition means for the baby. Which statement should the nurse give to the client?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oligohydramnios can cause poor fetal lung development. 
B)  Oligohydramnios means that the fetus is excreting excessive urine. 
C)  Oligohydramnios could mean that the fetus has a gastrointestinal blockage. 
D)  Oligohydramnios is associated with fetal central nervous system abnormalities. 
A)  Oligohydramnios can cause poor fetal lung development. 
B)  Oligohydramnios means that the fetus is excreting excessive urine. 
C)  Oligohydramnios could mean that the fetus has a gastrointestinal blockage. 
D)  Oligohydramnios is associated with fetal central nervous system abnormalities.

Question 3

A nurse is conducting prenatal education classes for a group of parents. Which purposes should the nurse explain that are performed by the amniotic fluid? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushions the fetus 
B)  Protects the skin of the fetus 
C)  Provides nourishment for the fetus 
D)  Allows for buoyancy for fetal movement 
E)  Maintains a stable temperature for the fetus 
A)  Cushions the fetus 
B)  Protects the skin of the fetus 
C)  Provides nourishment for the fetus 
D)  Allows for buoyancy for fetal movement 
E)  Maintains a stable temperature for the fetus

Question 4

The nurse is assessing a newborn immediately after birth. After assigning the first Apgar score of 9, the nurse notes two vessels in its umbilical cord. What is the nurse's next action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess for other abnormalities of the infant. 
B)  Note the assessment finding in the infant's chart. 
C)  Notify the health care provider of the assessment finding. 
D)  Call for the neonatal resuscitation team to attend the infant immediately. 
A)  Assess for other abnormalities of the infant. 
B)  Note the assessment finding in the infant's chart. 
C)  Notify the health care provider of the assessment finding. 
D)  Call for the neonatal resuscitation team to attend the infant immediately.

Exam 6: Conception and Prenatal Development

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?

An expectant client, diagnosed with oligohydramnios, asks the nurse about what this condition means for the baby. Which statement should the nurse give to the client?

A nurse is conducting prenatal education classes for a group of parents. Which purposes should the nurse explain that are performed by the amniotic fluid? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is assessing a newborn immediately after birth. After assigning the first Apgar score of 9, the nurse notes two vessels in its umbilical cord. What is the nurse's next action?

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