Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and the basis for many tests. A maternity nurse should be aware that:

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Question 1 of 5

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is an important biochemical marker for pregnancy and the basis for many tests. A maternity nurse should be aware that:

A. hCG can be detected 2.5 weeks after conception B. the hCG level increases gradually and uniformly throughout pregnancy C. much lower than normal increases in the level of hCG may indicate a postdate pregnancy D. a higher than normal level of hCG may indicate an ectopic pregnancy or Down syndrome

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

To reassure and educate pregnant patients about changes in their breasts, nurses should be aware that:

A. the visibility of blood vessels that form an intertwining blue network indicates full function of Montgomery's tubercles and possibly infection of the tubercles B. the mammary glands do not develop until 2 weeks before labor C. lactation is inhibited until the estrogen level declines after birth D. colostrum is the yellowish oily substance used to lubricate the nipples for breastfeeding

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

To reassure and educate pregnant patients about changes in their blood pressure, maternity nurses should be aware that:

A. a blood pressure cuff that is too small produces a reading that is too low; a cuff that is too large produces a reading that is too high B. shifting the patient's position and changing from arm to arm for different measurements produces the most accurate composite blood pressure reading at each visit C. the systolic blood pressure increases slightly as pregnancy advances; the diastolic pressure remains constant D. compression of the iliac veins and inferior vena cava by the uterus contributes to hemorrhoids in the later stage of term pregnancy

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

To reassure and educate pregnant patients about the functioning of their kidneys in eliminating waste products, maternity nurses should be aware that:

A. increased urinary output makes pregnant women less susceptible to urinary infection B. increased bladder sensitivity and then compression of the bladder by the enlarging uterus results in the urge to urinate even if the bladder is almost empty C. renal (kidney) function is more efficient when the woman assumes a supine position D. using diuretics during pregnancy can help keep kidney function regular

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A first-time mother at 18 weeks of gestation comes for her regularly scheduled prenatal visit. The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid that she is going into premature labor because she is beginning to have regular contractions. The nurse explains that this is the Braxton Hicks sign and teaches the patient that this type of contraction:

A. is painless B. increases with walking C. causes cervical dilation D. impedes oxygen flow to the fetus

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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