NURS 404: Exam #1- Maternity questions with
correct answers
what is the placenta responsible for Correct Answer-nutrient and gas
exchange for the baby
uteroplacental blood flow at term Correct Answer-500-600 mL/min
where is uterine perfusion (fetal circulation) most efficient Correct
Answer-left lateral position
polyhydramnios Correct Answer-excessive amount of amniotic fluid
oligohydramnios Correct Answer-too little amniotic fluid
what is the umbilical cord composed of Correct Answer-one vein and
two arteries
what does the vein deliver and to who Correct Answer-oxygenated
blood and nutrients to the fetus
what does the artery deliver and to who Correct Answer-deoxygenated
blood, CO2, waste to the placenta
what is the ductus arteriosus Correct Answer-diverts blood from the
pulmonary artery to the aorta, bypassing the lungs
,what is the ductus venosus Correct Answer-shunts about half of the
blood away from the liver, via the UMBILICAL VEIN, and directly into
the INFERIOR Vena Cava.
fetal heart rate Correct Answer-110-160 bpm
what is the FHR affected by Correct Answer-activity, oxygen level,
circulating blood volume
when will the fetus start to practice spontaneous respiratory movement
Correct Answer-3 months or 13 weeks
omphacele Correct Answer-intestines remain outside the abdomen in a
sac that comes out of the belly button
gastroschisis Correct Answer-intestines remain outside the abdomen not
in a sac
when is the first trimester Correct Answer-1-13 6/7
what happens in the second trimester Correct Answer-- identify
congenital malformations
- screen for genetic/chromosomal syndromes
, when is the second trimester Correct Answer-14-27 6/7
what happens in the first trimester Correct Answer-- establish viability
- establish # of fetuses
- document location of pregnancy
when is the third trimester Correct Answer-28-40+
what happens in the third trimester Correct Answer-- assure normal
growth and development
- identify fetal distress
when can you feel the fundus externally Correct Answer-at 12 weeks
McDonald's Rule Correct Answer-fundal height can be +/- 2cm
when are fetal movements strongest Correct Answer-28-32 weeks
what are kick counts Correct Answer-- eat/drink something and rest for
an hour on the left side, count how many times there is movement,
should be 10x/hr
- if less, repeat
- if less again OR no movement, contact provider
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