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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Choose appropriate client teaching related to maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) analysis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abnormal MSAFP levels require further investigation with more specific tests.
Question 2 of 5
The ___ is/are responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport to and from the maternal bloodstream.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chorionic villi obtain oxygen and nutrients from the maternal bloodstream and dispose of carbon dioxide and waste products into the maternal blood.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A patient who has just received confirmation that she is pregnant is distressed because she has a seizure disorder that she manages with carbamazepine. Which is the nurse’s greatest concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carbamazepine is a teratogenic drug that poses risks of neural tube defects and craniofacial abnormalities, making this the greatest concern.
Question 5 of 5
The placenta allows exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the mother and fetus by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal capillaries within the chorionic villi are bathed with oxygen-rich and nutrient-rich maternal blood within the intervillous spaces.