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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the role of the placenta in fetal development. Which statement should be included?

A. The placenta stores nutrients for the fetus.

B. The placenta prevents all infections from reaching the fetus.

C. The placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.

D. The placenta produces progesterone only in early pregnancy.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.

Question 2 of 5

A patient has just had a Mirena IUD inserted. What is the most important information for the nurse to include in the post-procedure instructions?

A. You may experience severe cramping and should rest for several days.

B. You should check the strings of the IUD regularly to ensure it is in place.

C. You should avoid sexual activity for the first month after the insertion.

D. The IUD will make your periods longer and heavier for the first 6 months.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You should check the strings of the IUD regularly to ensure it is in place.

Question 3 of 5

A delivering patient presses the call light and reports that her water just broke the nurse first action should be:

A. Check the fetal heart tone

B. Call physician

C. Change bed linen

D. Encourage mother to go for a walk

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the fetal heart tone

Question 4 of 5

A patient is trying to learn the cervical mucus detec- lung development tion natural family planning method. The patient

A. Risk for dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility understands that which type of cervical mucus is related to birth before 38 weeks gestation the most fertile?

B. Activity intolerance related to early gestational age

C. Scant

D. Purulent

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Scant

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a newborn who is scheduled to start phototherapy using a lamp. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

A. Apply a thin layer of lotion to the newborn skin every 8 hrs.

B. Give the newborn 1oz of glucose water every 4 hrs.

C. Ensure the newborn eyes are closed beneath the shield.

D. Dress the newborn in a thin layer of clothing during therapy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ensure the newborn eyes are closed beneath the shield.

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