ATI RN MATERNITY PROCTORED EXAM

ATI RN MATERNITY PROCTORED EXAM

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At 22 weeks of gestation, the fundal height should be around the level of the umbilicus. The

distance in centimeters from the symphysis pubis to the top of the fundus is a rough estimate of gestational age. 1 / 2

A nurse is caring for a client in the prenatal clinic who is at 7 weeks of

gestation. The client reports urinary frequency and asks the nurse if this will continue throughout her pregnancy. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?

"No, it should only last until about your 12th week, but it will return near the end of the pregnancy."

Urinary frequency usually disappears at about 12 weeks of gestation but returns near term as the

enlarging uterus presses on the bladder. It can also worsen following fetal descent.

A nurse in a prenatal clinic overhears a newly licensed nurse discussing conception with a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the nurse?“Implantation occurs between two and three weeks after conception.”

ANSWER

This statement requires clarification because implantation follows conception within 6 to 10 days.

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is at 12 weeks of gestation. The client asks about the cause of her heartburn.Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Increased progesterone production causes decreased motility of smooth muscle.

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