Question 1

The _____ is/are responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport to and from the maternal bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decidua basalis 
B)  Blastocyst 
C)  Germ layer 
D)  Chorionic villi 
A)  Decidua basalis 
B)  Blastocyst 
C)  Germ layer 
D)  Chorionic villi

Question 2

A key finding from the Human Genome Project is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 genes make up the genome. 
B)  All human beings are 80.99% identical at the DNA level. 
C)  Human genes produce only one protein per gene; other mammals produce three proteins per gene. 
D)  Single gene testing will become a standardized test for all pregnant patients in the future. 
A)  Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 genes make up the genome. 
B)  All human beings are 80.99% identical at the DNA level. 
C)  Human genes produce only one protein per gene; other mammals produce three proteins per gene. 
D)  Single gene testing will become a standardized test for all pregnant patients in the future.

Question 3

A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse, "Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?" The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Your baby has all the immune globulins (Ig) necessary: IgG, IgM, and IgA." 
B)  "Your baby won't receive any antibodies until he is born and you breastfeed him." 
C)  "Your baby does not have any antibodies to fight infection." 
D)  "Your baby has IgG and IgM." 
A)  "Your baby has all the immune globulins (Ig) necessary: IgG, IgM, and IgA." 
B)  "Your baby won't receive any antibodies until he is born and you breastfeed him." 
C)  "Your baby does not have any antibodies to fight infection." 
D)  "Your baby has IgG and IgM."

Question 4

____________________ twins is another term for fraternal twins. These twins may be the same or different sexes and genetically are no more alike than siblings born at different times.

Accepted Answer

Dizygotic
Identical or monozygotic twins

Question 5

Congenital disorders refer to conditions that are present at birth. These disorders may be inherited and caused by environmental factors or maternal malnutrition. Toxic exposures have the greatest effect on development between 15 and 60 days of gestation. For the nurse to be able to conduct a complete assessment of the newly pregnant patient, she should understand the significance of exposure to known human teratogens. These include (choose all that apply):

Accepted Answer

A)  Infections. 
B)  Radiation. 
C)  Maternal conditions. 
D)  Drugs. 
E)  Chemicals.
F) None of the above 
A)  Infections. 
B)  Radiation. 
C)  Maternal conditions. 
D)  Drugs. 
E)  Chemicals.
F) None of the above

The _____ is/are responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport to and from the maternal bloodstream.

A key finding from the Human Genome Project is:

A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse, "Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?" The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

____________________ twins is another term for fraternal twins. These twins may be the same or different sexes and genetically are no more alike than siblings born at different times.

21st Century Maternity Nursing: Culturally Competent, Family and Community Focused

Assessment and Health Promotion

Common Concerns

Contraception, Abortion, and Infertility

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Labor and Birth Processes

Management of Discomfort

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth

Maternal Physiologic Changes

Nursing Care of the Family During the Fourth Trimester

Transition to Parenthood

Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn

Assessment and Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions

Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

Labor and Birth at Risk

Postpartum Complications

The Newborn at Risk

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Exam 5: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development

The _____ is/are responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport to and from the maternal bloodstream.

A key finding from the Human Genome Project is:

A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse, "Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?" The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

____________________ twins is another term for fraternal twins. These twins may be the same or different sexes and genetically are no more alike than siblings born at different times.

21st Century Maternity Nursing: Culturally Competent, Family and Community Focused

Assessment and Health Promotion

Common Concerns

Contraception, Abortion, and Infertility

Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy

Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

Labor and Birth Processes

Management of Discomfort

Fetal Assessment During Labor

Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth

Maternal Physiologic Changes

Nursing Care of the Family During the Fourth Trimester

Transition to Parenthood

Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn

Assessment and Care of the Newborn and Family

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding

Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy at Risk: Preexisting Conditions

Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions

Labor and Birth at Risk

Postpartum Complications

The Newborn at Risk

Filters