A newborn's head circumference is 12 inches (30.5 cm) and his chest measurement is 13 inches (33 cm). The nurse notes that this infant has no molding, and it was a breech presentation delivered by cesarean section. What action should the nurse take based on this data?
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Individuals with Klinefelter syndrome produce:
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When discussing risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with a group of pregnant clients, which ethnicity should the nurse identify as having the lowest incidence of GDM?
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Genotypes are solely based on genetic information.
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_____ is a type of estrogen, prescribed in the 1940s and 1950s to pregnant women, that is said to have caused testicular, vaginal, and cervical cancer in some offspring.
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A mother spontaneously delivers a newborn infant in the taxicab while on the way to the hospital. The emergency room nurse reported the mother has active herpes (HSV II) lesions on the vulva. Which intervention should the nurse implement first when admitting the neonate to the nursery?
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A client at 38 weeks of gestation has a prescription for intravaginal misoprostol. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
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A nurse is teaching about clomiphene citrate to a client who is experiencing infertility. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?
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When do mothers usually feel the first fetal movements during pregnancy?
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After meiosis, each new cell nucleus contains _____ chromosomes.
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A client is receiving oxytocin by continuous IV infusion for labor induction. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
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A client at 34 weeks gestation comes to the birthing center complaining of vaginal bleeding that began one hour ago. The nurse's assessment reveals approximately 30ML of bright red vaginal bleeding, fetal heart rate of 130 - 140 beats per minute, no contractions, and no complaints of pain. What is the most likely cause of this client's bleeding?
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Twins that derive from a single zygote that has split into two are called:
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Which of the following statements is true of Down's syndrome?
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Thalidomide was marketed in the 1960s as a treatment for:
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What is the primary role of meiosis in the production of sperm and ova?
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When caring for a pregnant woman with cardiac problems, the nurse must be alert for the signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation. Which critical findings would the nurse find on assessment of the client experiencing this condition?
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On the first postpartum day, the nurse examines the breasts of a new mother. Which condition is the nurse most likely to find?
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A client has bacterial vaginosis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
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A perinatal nurse is caring for a woman in the immediate postpartum period. Assessment reveals that the client is experiencing profuse bleeding. What is the most likely cause of this bleeding?
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Is Duchenne muscular dystrophy a sex-linked abnormality?
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A primigravida arrives at the observation unit of the maternity unit because she thinks she is in labor. The nurse applies the external fetal heart monitor and determines that the fetal heart rate is 140 beats per minute and contractions are occurring irregularly every 10 to 15 minutes. Which assessment finding confirms to the nurse that the client is not in labor at this time?
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A client with hyperemesis gravidarum is being cared for by a nurse. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate?
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According to a survey by Adhikari and Liu in the year 2013, at birth, women have:
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A pregnant client mentions in her history that she changes the cat's litter box daily. Which test should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe?
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The client who is 40 weeks gestation seems upset and tells the nurse that the physician told her she needs to have a nonstress test. The client asks why she needs the test. The nurse's best response would be:
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Matt is a 36-year-old male. In the past year, he has noticed that his limbs sometimes move on their own, and he has also started having trouble remembering things and doing simple calculations. Matt's father and grandfather were also known to have similar problems during their adulthood. Matt is most likely suffering from:
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A client who is 5 days postpartum is being taught about signs of effective breastfeeding. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
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A client at 38 weeks gestation is admitted to labor and delivery with a complaint of contractions 5 minutes apart. While the client is in the bathroom changing into a hospital gown, the nurse hears the noise of a baby. What should the nurse do first?
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Once the testes have developed in the embryo, they begin to produce male sex hormones, or _____.
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What is a procedure for using ultrasonic sound waves to create a picture of an embryo or fetus?
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A client who is 28 weeks pregnant and not up-to-date on current immunizations should anticipate receiving which of the following immunizations following birth?
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A healthcare provider is teaching a prenatal class about immunizations that newborns receive following birth. Which of the following immunizations should the provider include in the teaching?
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_______ is a genetic disorder in which blood does not clot properly.
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A nurse on an antepartum unit is reviewing the medical records for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
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When both alleles' effects are shown, there is said to be:
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A multiparous woman has been in labor for 8 hours. Her membranes have just ruptured. What is the nurse's highest priority in this situation?
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Polygenic traits are those that are:
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What nursing diagnosis is the most appropriate for a woman experiencing severe preeclampsia?
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A healthcare professional is planning care for a full-term newborn who is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following actions should the healthcare professional include in the plan of care?
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At 12 hours after the birth of a healthy infant, the mother complains of feeling constant vaginal pressure. The nurse determines the fundus is firm and at midline with moderate rubra lochia. Which action should the nurse take?
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Which of the following statements is true about Tay-Sachs disease?
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The embryo and fetus develop within a protective _______ in the uterus.
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Which of the following processes happen during mitosis?
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