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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following answers best describes insulin requirements immediately postpartum?

A. Lower than during her pregnancy

B. Higher than during her pregnancy

C. Lower than before she became pregnant

D. Higher than before she became pregnant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lower than before she became pregnant

Question 2 of 5

During a prenatal intake interview, the client informs the nurse that she would prefer a midwife to provide her care during pregnancy and deliver her infant. What information would be most appropriate for the nurse to share with this patient?

A. Midwifery care is available only to clients who are uninsured because their services are less expensive than an obstetrician.

B. The client will receive fewer interventions during the birth process.

C. The client should be aware that midwives are not certified.

D. Delivery can take place only at the client's home or in a birth center.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client will receive fewer interventions during the birth process.

Question 3 of 5

Because of the effect of cyclic ovarian changes on the breast, the best time for breast self-examination (BSE) is:

A. 5 to 7 days after menses ceases.

B. Day 1 of the endometrial cycle.

C. Midmenstrual cycle.

D. Any time during a shower or bath.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 5 to 7 days after menses ceases.

Question 4 of 5

In the immediate postpartum period the nurse plans to take the woman's vital signs:

A. Every 30 minutes during the first hour and then every hour for the next two hours.

B. Every 15 minutes during the first hour and then every 30 minutes for the next two hours.

C. Every hour for the first 2 hours and then every 4 hours

D. Every 5 minutes for the first 30 minutes and then every hour for the next 4 hours.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Every 15 minutes during the first hour and then every 30 minutes for the next two hours.

Question 5 of 5

To differentiate as a female, the hormonal stimulation of the embryo that must occur involves which of the following?

A. Increase in maternal estrogen secretion

B. Decrease in maternal androgen secretion

C. Secretion of androgen by the fetal gonad

D. Secretion of estrogen by the fetal gonad

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Decrease in maternal androgen secretion

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