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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant woman at 25 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she dropped a pan last week and her baby jumped at the noise. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Babies respond to sound starting at about 24 weeks of gestation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a pregnant person at 34 weeks’ gestation who is experiencing heartburn. The pregnant person asks why they are experiencing heartburn so often. What is the appropriate nurse’s response to the pregnant person’s question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heartburn occurs because the cardiac sphincter relaxes, allowing acid reflux. Other options are incorrect causes.
Question 3 of 5
What information would the nurse include when teaching a patient newly diagnosed with Huntington disease about having children?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Huntington disease is autosomal dominant, so there is a 50% chance of passing the gene to offspring.
Question 4 of 5
Many parents-to-be have questions about multiple births. Maternity nurses should be able to tell them that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Twinning and other multiple births are increasing due to fertility drugs and delayed childbearing.
Question 5 of 5
One of the assessments performed in the birth room is checking the umbilical cord for blood vessels. Which finding is considered to be within normal limits?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a normal umbilical cord, there should be two vessels present - one artery and one vein. The most common finding is having one umbilical vein and two umbilical arteries, but it is also considered within normal limits to have one artery and one vein. This is important as an abnormal number of blood vessels in the umbilical cord can indicate potential issues like congenital abnormalities or genetic conditions.