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Question 1 of 5

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

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.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess for other abnormalities of the infant.

Question 2 of 5

The fetal heartbeat should be visible on ultrasound by the:

A. Fourth week following the last menstrual period.

B. Sixth week following the last menstrual period.

C. Ninth week following the last menstrual period.

D. Twelfth week following the last menstrual period.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sixth week following the last menstrual period.

Question 3 of 5

What initiates the shedding of the endometrial lining in a nonpregnant woman?

A. None

B. A drop in estrogen and progesterone.

C. None

D. None

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A drop in estrogen and progesterone.

Question 4 of 5

A woman is 15 weeks pregnant with her first baby. She asks how long it will be before she feels the baby move. The best answer is:

A. You should have felt the baby move by now.

B. Within the next month, you should start to feel fluttering sensations.

C. The baby is moving; however, you can't feel it yet.

D. Some babies are quiet, and you don't feel them move.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Within the next month, you should start to feel fluttering sensations.

Question 5 of 5

At 16 weeks of gestation a pregnant person states, 'The most dangerous time is the first 3 months, so I shouldn't have to worry from now on about any dangers to the baby.' What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

A. There are teratogens with the potential to harm your baby at any time during the pregnancy.

B. We really won't be able to say for sure before you have an ultrasound.

C. You are correct. You are past the critical point.

D. You don't seem very concerned about your baby's welfare.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: There are teratogens with the potential to harm your baby at any time during the pregnancy.

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