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Chapter 12- Conception and Fetal Development LowdermilkMaternity & Women's Health Care, 12th Edition (Questions And Answers Latest Update Solution A+ Grade) 1. The nurse knows that teaching about ... the natural family planning method of contraception was effective when the couple responds that an ovum is considered fertile for which period of time? a. 6 to 8 hours b. 24 hours c. 2 to 3 days d. 1 week - ANS: B Most ova remain fertile for approximately 24 hours after ovulation, much longer than 6 to 8 hours. However, ova do not remain fertile for 2 to 3 days or are viable for 1 week. If unfertilized by a sperm after 24 hours, the ovum degenerates and is reabsorbed 2. What kind of fetal anomalies are most often associated with oligohydramnios? a. Renal b. Cardiac c. Gastrointestinal d. Neurologic - ANS: A An amniotic fluid volume of less than 300 ml (oligohydramnios) is often associated with fetal renal anomalies. The amniotic fluid volume has no bearing on the fetal cardiovascular system. Gastrointestinal anomalies are associated with hydramnios or an amniotic fluid volume greater than 2 L. The amniotic fluid volume has no bearing on the fetal neurologic system 3. A pregnant woman at 25 weeks of gestation tells the nurse that she dropped a pan last week and her baby jumped at the noise. Which response by the nurse is most accurate? a. "That must have been a coincidence; babies can't respond like that." b. "The fetus is demonstrating the aural reflex." c. "Babies respond to sound starting at approximately 24 weeks of gestation." d. "Let me know if it happens again; we need to report that to your midwife." - ANS: C Babies respond to external sound starting at approximately 24 weeks of gestation. Acoustic stimulations can evoke a fetal heart rate response. There is no such thing as an aural reflex. The last statement is inappropriate and may cause undue psychologic alarm to the client 4. Which statement regarding the structure and function of the placenta is correct? a. Produces nutrients for fetal nutrition b. Secretes both estrogen and progesterone c. Forms a protective, impenetrable barrier to microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses d. Excretes prolactin and insulin - ANS: B. CONTINUES... [Show More]
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