Chapter 18 Conception Through Young Adult

Chapter 18  Conception Through Young Adult

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A nurse is teaching a young woman about healthy behaviors during the embryonic stage of pregnancy. Which of the following should the nurse emphasize to prevent congenital anomalies?
A)
Adequate intake of food and fluids
B)
Importance of rest and sleep
C)
Avoid alcohol and nicotine
D)
Progression of stages during delivery
Ans:
C

Feedback:

The embryonic stage of prenatal development occurs from the fourth to the eighth week of pregnancy. Because this is a period of rapid growth and change, the fetus is especially vulnerable to any factor that might cause congenital anomalies, such as maternal use of alcohol and nicotine. Although the other choices are appropriate in educating the pregnant woman, they do not prevent congenital anomalies.

2.
A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about nutritional needs. Which of the following nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy might result in neural tube defects in the developing fetus?
A)
Vitamin D
B)
Iodine
C)
Calcium
D)
Folic acid
Ans:
D

Feedback:

During pregnancy, maternal nutrition is essential for normal fetal growth and development. Folic acid deficiencies might result in neural tube defects in the infant.

3.
At birth, the neonate must adapt to extrauterine life through several significant physiologic adjustments. Which of the following is the most important adjustment that occurs?
A)
Body temperature responds to the environment
B)
Reflexes develop
C)
Stool and urine are eliminated
D)
Breathing begins
Ans:
D

Feedback:

At birth, the neonate must adapt to extrauterine life through several significant physiologic adjustments. The most important occur in the respiratory and circulatory systems as the neonate begins breathing and becomes independent of the umbilical cord.

4.
A nurse documents the following data upon assessment of a neonate: heart rate 89 BPM, slow respiratory effort, flaccid muscle tone, weak cry, and pale skin tone. What would be the Apgar score for this neonate?
A)
2
B)
3
C)
4
D)
5
Ans:
B

Feedback:

The neonate is assessed immediately after birth. Of several existing measurement scales, the Apgar rating scale is the most commonly used. This scale is used to assess neonates 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. This baby would receive 1 point for slow heartbeat, 1 point for slow respiratory effort, and 1 point for weak cry. Flaccid muscle tone and pale skin tone are both 0 points.

5.
A nurse is teaching a group of parents about the dangers of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The nurse recommends that parents place their children on a firm surface laying on their:
A)
left side.
B)
right side.
C)
abdomen.
D)
back.
Ans:
D

Feedback:

Because sleep habits have been implicated with SIDS, it is recommended that healthy infants up to the age of 6 months sleep on their back (rather than the stomach) on a firm surface in a safety-approved crib. Placing infants in a side-lying position is not recommended because babies who sleep on their sides are more likely to roll onto their abdomen.