ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 26 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where does implantation of the fertilized ovum usually occur?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implantation usually occurs in the fundus of the uterus.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with a tubal pregnancy. What is the typical outcome of a tubal pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Any pregnancy where implantation occurs outside the uterine cavity is called ectopic. Tubal pregnancies usually must be resolved by surgical removal of the zygote.
Question 3 of 5
How long does the embryonic stage of pregnancy typically last?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The embryonic stage encompasses the first 8 weeks.
Question 4 of 5
Why is the nurse concerned about a patient in her first trimester of pregnancy being exposed to German measles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella is a known teratogen, which can cause birth defects.
Question 5 of 5
Which hormone is secreted by the placenta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The placenta functions as an endocrine gland, secreting estrogen, progesterone, and HCG.