Exam 1,Exam 2 & Final Exams: NSG 434/ NSG434
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WITH SOLUTIONS) Nursing Care of the Childbearing
Family | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified
Answers)- GCU
Conception - ANSWERunion of egg and sperm
Fertilization - ANSWERTakes place in the ampulla, outer 3rd of fallopiam tube
Implantation - ANSWER6-10 days after conception
Embryo - ANSWER15 days to 8 weeks
Fetus - ANSWER9 weeks and beyond
chorion - ANSWERoutermost layer of the fetal membrane; becomes fetal side of
membrane
amnion - ANSWERinnermost layer of the fetal membrane
amniotic fluid - ANSWERmaintains the fetus at a constant temperature and cushions
it; oral fluid; freedom of movement for musculoskeletal development and position
oligohydramnios - ANSWER<500 ml amniotic fluid
polyhydramnios - ANSWER> 2000 ml of amniotic fluid
Placenta - ANSWERConsidered the diary of pregnancy
umbilical cord - ANSWERConsist of 2 arteries and 1 vein
Wharton's jelly - ANSWERSoft connective tissue that protects the cord ; prevents
compression of blood vessels
Non-coiled cords have risk of? - ANSWERStillbirth, preterm labor, IUGR, meconium,
oligohydramnios, fetal abnormalities, lowered APgar scores, and higher NICU
admissions
Coiled cords benefits - ANSWERResist compression, reduce CP and IUGR, promotes
flow, reduce prolapse, and facilitate blood flow from placenta
3 shunts in fetal circulation - ANSWERductus venosus, foramen ovale, ductus
arteriosus
, ductus venosus - ANSWERBypass the liver and enter the inferior vena cava
ductus arteriosus - ANSWERBlood from the right ventricle join oxygenated blood
aorta
foramen ovale - ANSWERShunts oxygenated blood from the right and left atrium
Placenta Physiology - ANSWERTwo different circulatory systems (2 blood systems do
not mix)
fetal circulation - ANSWERLungs do not function as ours do. Oxygen rich blood in
placenta via umbilical vein
Acculturalization - ANSWERthe process of adopting the cultural traits or social
patterns of another group
Maternal tasks of pregnancy - ANSWERAccepting pregnancy, establishing a
relationship with fetus, separating fetus from self, fear of childbirth may impair
happiness
paternal tasks of pregnancy - ANSWERAccepting pregnancy, establishing relationship
with fetus, becoming involved with pregnancy, adjusting to changes in self, changing
relationships
Physiological changes in pregnancy - ANSWERCardiology- increased HR
Respiratory- RR will be elevated (10 breaths more)
Renal- frequent urination
Integumentary- lines migrate and striae gravidarum, chloasma (brown patches on
face changes in hormones) can mask pregnancy.
Musculoskeletal- waddle
GI- decreased gastric emptying
Vitamins needed during pregnancy - ANSWERCalcium, folic acid, vitamin D, Iron,
omega 3, choline
Water intake during pregnancy - ANSWER2-3 Litera /day
Iron should be taken with ? - ANSWERVitamin C to increase absorption
Obese - ANSWER11-20 lbs
Overweight - ANSWER15-25 lbs
Underweight - ANSWER28-40 lbs
Average weight gain during pregnancy - ANSWER25-35 lbs
(Latest 2024/ 2025 Updates STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE
WITH SOLUTIONS) Nursing Care of the Childbearing
Family | Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified
Answers)- GCU
Conception - ANSWERunion of egg and sperm
Fertilization - ANSWERTakes place in the ampulla, outer 3rd of fallopiam tube
Implantation - ANSWER6-10 days after conception
Embryo - ANSWER15 days to 8 weeks
Fetus - ANSWER9 weeks and beyond
chorion - ANSWERoutermost layer of the fetal membrane; becomes fetal side of
membrane
amnion - ANSWERinnermost layer of the fetal membrane
amniotic fluid - ANSWERmaintains the fetus at a constant temperature and cushions
it; oral fluid; freedom of movement for musculoskeletal development and position
oligohydramnios - ANSWER<500 ml amniotic fluid
polyhydramnios - ANSWER> 2000 ml of amniotic fluid
Placenta - ANSWERConsidered the diary of pregnancy
umbilical cord - ANSWERConsist of 2 arteries and 1 vein
Wharton's jelly - ANSWERSoft connective tissue that protects the cord ; prevents
compression of blood vessels
Non-coiled cords have risk of? - ANSWERStillbirth, preterm labor, IUGR, meconium,
oligohydramnios, fetal abnormalities, lowered APgar scores, and higher NICU
admissions
Coiled cords benefits - ANSWERResist compression, reduce CP and IUGR, promotes
flow, reduce prolapse, and facilitate blood flow from placenta
3 shunts in fetal circulation - ANSWERductus venosus, foramen ovale, ductus
arteriosus
, ductus venosus - ANSWERBypass the liver and enter the inferior vena cava
ductus arteriosus - ANSWERBlood from the right ventricle join oxygenated blood
aorta
foramen ovale - ANSWERShunts oxygenated blood from the right and left atrium
Placenta Physiology - ANSWERTwo different circulatory systems (2 blood systems do
not mix)
fetal circulation - ANSWERLungs do not function as ours do. Oxygen rich blood in
placenta via umbilical vein
Acculturalization - ANSWERthe process of adopting the cultural traits or social
patterns of another group
Maternal tasks of pregnancy - ANSWERAccepting pregnancy, establishing a
relationship with fetus, separating fetus from self, fear of childbirth may impair
happiness
paternal tasks of pregnancy - ANSWERAccepting pregnancy, establishing relationship
with fetus, becoming involved with pregnancy, adjusting to changes in self, changing
relationships
Physiological changes in pregnancy - ANSWERCardiology- increased HR
Respiratory- RR will be elevated (10 breaths more)
Renal- frequent urination
Integumentary- lines migrate and striae gravidarum, chloasma (brown patches on
face changes in hormones) can mask pregnancy.
Musculoskeletal- waddle
GI- decreased gastric emptying
Vitamins needed during pregnancy - ANSWERCalcium, folic acid, vitamin D, Iron,
omega 3, choline
Water intake during pregnancy - ANSWER2-3 Litera /day
Iron should be taken with ? - ANSWERVitamin C to increase absorption
Obese - ANSWER11-20 lbs
Overweight - ANSWER15-25 lbs
Underweight - ANSWER28-40 lbs
Average weight gain during pregnancy - ANSWER25-35 lbs
