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Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where should a pregnant person at 34 weeks with preeclampsia deliver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level II hospitals are equipped to manage preeclampsia at 34 weeks. Home or Level I hospitals lack necessary resources.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing genetic counseling for an expectant couple who already have a child with trisomy 18. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetic testing, including amniocentesis, would need to be performed to determine whether the fetus is affected.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a pregnant person at 28 weeks’ gestation who has started noticing an increase in vaginal discharge that does not have an odor. What is the appropriate response by the nurse to the pregnant person’s concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased vaginal discharge is normal due to hormonal changes. It does not indicate an infection or bladder issue.
Question 4 of 5
A maternity nurse should be aware of which fact about the amniotic fluid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amniotic fluid serves as a source of oral fluid, serves as a repository for waste from the fetus, cushions the fetus, and helps maintain a constant body temperature.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is discussing genetically linked diseases with a couple planning a pregnancy. The female states, 'I am concerned because there is a history of sickle-cell disease in my family.' Which information from the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The male partner should undergo genetic testing to determine if he is a carrier of the sickle-cell gene. This information guides the couple's reproductive decisions.