Practice Question
The prenatal nurse is providing nutrition counseling to a client at 16 weeks gestation. The client has a BMI of 24. The client has gained 5 pounds since conception. The client's weight gain is
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Correct Answer:
appropriate
Rationale:
⚖️ A client with a normal BMI (18.5–24.9) should gain about 25–35 lb throughout pregnancy.
⚖️ By 16 weeks, a gain of 4–5 pounds is appropriate, as most early weight gain results from increased blood volume and uterine growth.
⚖️ Steady, moderate gain indicates healthy maternal nutrition and normal fetal development.
⚖️ Rapid or minimal gain at this stage could suggest fluid retention, poor intake, or metabolic issues, requiring assessment.
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The nurse is discussing fetal growth and development with a client who is 24 weeks gestation. What information does the nurse include? Select all that apply.
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A. The fetus can open and close their eyelids at this time
B. The fetus can hear at this time.
C. The fetus is producing surfactant in the lungs at this time.
D. The testes have descended by this time.
E. All the digestive enzymes are being produced by the fetus at this time.
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A. My water intake should be over 4000 mL each day
B. I need to make sure I eat plenty of green leafy vegetables.
C. I can still go to the deli to eat a bologna sandwich
D. I will need to increase my intake of foods high in vitamin A.
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A. 36
B. 37
C. 38
The nurse is discussing fetal growth and development with a client at 16 weeks gestation. What information does the nurse include?
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A. The fetal lungs are producing surfactant at this time
B. The fetal eyes can open and close at this time
C. The fetus is producing all digestive enzymes at this time
D. The fetus begins producing meconium at this time.
Identify the three germ layers of embryonic development. Select 3 that apply.
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A. endometrium
B. mesoderm
C. intradermal
D. ectoderm
E. epidermis
F. endoderm
Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Maternal-Child
- Answer Choices: 3