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Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a pregnant patient knows that her health teaching regarding fetal circulation has been effective when the patient reports that she has been sleeping:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Optimal circulation is achieved when the woman is lying at rest on her side.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse must be cognizant that an individual's genetic makeup is known as his or her:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The genotype comprises all the genes the individual can pass on to a future generation.
Question 3 of 5
The prenatal nurse is discussing fetal circulation with a student nurse. What statement by the student indicates to the prenatal nurse the student understands the information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein. Other statements about fetal circulation are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
At approximately ___ weeks of gestation, lecithin is forming on the alveolar surfaces, the eyelids open, and the fetus measures approximately 27 cm crown to rump and weighs approximately 1110 g.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These milestones of human development occur at approximately 28 weeks.
Question 5 of 5
A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse, 'Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?' The most appropriate response by the nurse is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: During the third trimester, the fetus has IgG and IgM. Breastfeeding supplies the baby with IgA.