PNR 105 - Exam 1 Question and
answers 100% correct 2025/2026
amniotic fluid - correct answer ✔maintains an even temperature around fetus, allows free floating and
symmetrical growth, acts as a cushion to protect fetus and umbilical cord
placenta - correct answer ✔A structure that allows an embryo to be nourished and oxygenated with
the mother's blood supply
umbilical cord - correct answer ✔contains two arteries (carries deoxygenated blood away from fetus)
and one vein (carries oxygenated blood to fetus)
Nageles rule for calculating EDD - correct answer ✔1st day of the last menstrual period
Subtract 3 months
Add 7 days
hCG - correct answer ✔maintains corpus luteum
hPL - correct answer ✔hormone that increases insulin resistance
oxytocin - correct answer ✔hormone produced by the hypothalamus that increases uterine
contractions during labor; contributes to bonding, trust, relaxation
prolactin - correct answer ✔hormone that stimulates milk production
Ignaz Semmelweis - correct answer ✔identified that puerperal fever was septic, contagious, and
transmitted by unwashed hands (1861-1890)
, calorie increase during first trimester - correct answer ✔300 kcal/day
weight gain by end of first trimester - correct answer ✔4.4lb
calorie increase during second trimester - correct answer ✔40-340 kcal/day
weight gain in second and third trimester - correct answer ✔1 lb/week
lamaze method - correct answer ✔childbirth preparation techniques that involve breathing and
relaxation and encourage involvement of both parents. focused on distraction from pain.
Bradley method - correct answer ✔childbirth preparation techniques that involve breathing and
relaxation and encourage involvement of both parents. gentle, low-intensity method of pushing the
baby out. focused on pain control
danger signs in pregnancy - correct answer ✔vaginal bleeding
severe abdominal pain
high blood pressure
headache
vision changes
swelling
reduced fetal movement
persistent nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum)
fever and chills
painful urination
leaking fluid
answers 100% correct 2025/2026
amniotic fluid - correct answer ✔maintains an even temperature around fetus, allows free floating and
symmetrical growth, acts as a cushion to protect fetus and umbilical cord
placenta - correct answer ✔A structure that allows an embryo to be nourished and oxygenated with
the mother's blood supply
umbilical cord - correct answer ✔contains two arteries (carries deoxygenated blood away from fetus)
and one vein (carries oxygenated blood to fetus)
Nageles rule for calculating EDD - correct answer ✔1st day of the last menstrual period
Subtract 3 months
Add 7 days
hCG - correct answer ✔maintains corpus luteum
hPL - correct answer ✔hormone that increases insulin resistance
oxytocin - correct answer ✔hormone produced by the hypothalamus that increases uterine
contractions during labor; contributes to bonding, trust, relaxation
prolactin - correct answer ✔hormone that stimulates milk production
Ignaz Semmelweis - correct answer ✔identified that puerperal fever was septic, contagious, and
transmitted by unwashed hands (1861-1890)
, calorie increase during first trimester - correct answer ✔300 kcal/day
weight gain by end of first trimester - correct answer ✔4.4lb
calorie increase during second trimester - correct answer ✔40-340 kcal/day
weight gain in second and third trimester - correct answer ✔1 lb/week
lamaze method - correct answer ✔childbirth preparation techniques that involve breathing and
relaxation and encourage involvement of both parents. focused on distraction from pain.
Bradley method - correct answer ✔childbirth preparation techniques that involve breathing and
relaxation and encourage involvement of both parents. gentle, low-intensity method of pushing the
baby out. focused on pain control
danger signs in pregnancy - correct answer ✔vaginal bleeding
severe abdominal pain
high blood pressure
headache
vision changes
swelling
reduced fetal movement
persistent nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum)
fever and chills
painful urination
leaking fluid
