CONCEPTION THROUGH YOUNG ADULT
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM Q & A
1.A nurse is teaching a 2-week pregnant woman what is occurring in the development of
her baby. Which of the following occur in this preembryonic stage? Select all that apply.
A) The zygote implants in the uterine wall.
B) Rapid growth and differentiation of the cell layers occurs.
C) All basic organs are established.
D) Some human features are recognizable.
E) Three distinct layers of cells exist.
F) The heartbeat can be heard by doppler.
2.A pregnant woman is at the end of her first trimester. The nurse tells her that normally the
following developments have occurred in her fetus. Select all that apply.
A) some reflexes are present
B) kidney secretion begins
C) the sex of the infant is distinguishable
D) sleep–wake patterns are established
E) lung surfactant is produced
F) eyelids open
3.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
Conception Through Young Adult
Fundamentals
, CONCEPTION THROUGH YOUNG ADULT
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM Q & A
anomalies?
A) adequate intake of food and fluids
B) importance of rest and sleep
C) avoidance of alcohol and nicotine
D) progression of stages during delivery
4.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
5.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
Conception Through Young Adult
Fundamentals
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM Q & A
1.A nurse is teaching a 2-week pregnant woman what is occurring in the development of
her baby. Which of the following occur in this preembryonic stage? Select all that apply.
A) The zygote implants in the uterine wall.
B) Rapid growth and differentiation of the cell layers occurs.
C) All basic organs are established.
D) Some human features are recognizable.
E) Three distinct layers of cells exist.
F) The heartbeat can be heard by doppler.
2.A pregnant woman is at the end of her first trimester. The nurse tells her that normally the
following developments have occurred in her fetus. Select all that apply.
A) some reflexes are present
B) kidney secretion begins
C) the sex of the infant is distinguishable
D) sleep–wake patterns are established
E) lung surfactant is produced
F) eyelids open
3.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
Conception Through Young Adult
Fundamentals
, CONCEPTION THROUGH YOUNG ADULT
FUNDAMENTALS EXAM Q & A
anomalies?
A) adequate intake of food and fluids
B) importance of rest and sleep
C) avoidance of alcohol and nicotine
D) progression of stages during delivery
4.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
5.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
Conception Through Young Adult
Fundamentals
