Identify the trimester when each fetal development finding occurs. Note: Each category must have at least 1 response option selected.

Gender can be determined

Surfactant production

Sucking occurs

Fetus has a heartbeat

Fetal respiratory movements begin

Increase in body fat

Answer and Explanation

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1st Trimester (Conception-13 weeks)

Fetus has a heartbeat: The fetal heartbeat can typically be detected around 6 weeks gestation using ultrasound, marking the beginning of cardiac development in the first trimester.

2nd Trimester (14-26 weeks)

Gender can be determined: Gender determination through ultrasound is generally possible around the 18-20 week mark in the second trimester when fetal genitalia are more distinguishable.

3rd Trimester (27-40 weeks)

Surfactant production: Surfactant production by the fetal lungs begins in the third trimester, usually around 24-28 weeks, but continues to increase throughout the remainder of pregnancy.
Sucking occurs: Fetal sucking movements start to develop around the 28th week and become more coordinated as the third trimester progresses.
Fetal respiratory movements begin: Fetal respiratory movements, where the fetus practices breathing by moving the diaphragm, begin in the third trimester to prepare for life outside the womb.
Increase in body fat: The fetus begins to accumulate more body fat in the third trimester, which helps with thermoregulation and provides energy reserves for birth and early postnatal life.

Finding	1st Trimester Conception-13 weeks	2nd Trimester 14-26 weeks	3rd Trimester 27-40 weeks

Gender can be determined	☐	☒	☐
Surfactant production	☐	☐	☒
Sucking occurs	☐	☐	☒
Fetus has a heartbeat	☒	☐
Fetal respiratory movements begin	☐	☐	☒
Increase in body fat	☐	☐	☐

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Administer parenteral antibiotics. The primary concern with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is the risk of infection, so administering antibiotics is crucial to prevent infection in both the mother and fetus.
B. Prepare for delivery. Without signs of labor, the focus is on preventing infection and monitoring, not immediate delivery.
C. Provide emotional support. While important, the priority intervention is preventing infection.
D. Assess cervical dilation every 6 hours. Routine cervical checks are not typically necessary unless there are signs of labor or other indications.

A. Circumoral cyanosis B. Tachycardia C. Elevated diastolic blood pressure D. Bradycardia E. Bounding peripheral pulses F. Continuous murmur G. Narrow pulse pressure

Correct Answer is ["B","E","F"]

Explanation

A. Circumoral cyanosis. This can occur but is less specific for PDA and more related to general issues with oxygenation.
B. Tachycardia. PDA can lead to increased heart rate as the heart works harder to manage the increased blood flow.
C. Elevated diastolic blood pressure. PDA usually causes a decrease in diastolic pressure, not an increase.
D. Bradycardia. Bradycardia is not typically associated with PDA.
E. Bounding peripheral pulses. PDA allows more blood to flow into the systemic circulation, leading to stronger pulses.
F. Continuous murmur. PDA typically causes a continuous "machine-like" murmur because of the continuous flow of blood from the aorta to the pulmonary artery.
G. Narrow pulse pressure. PDA often causes a wide pulse pressure, not a narrow one.

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