The nurse is teaching a prenatal class on the functions of the various structures involved with pregnancy.

The nurse determines the class is successful when the class correctly chooses which function of amniotic fluid.

It provides oxygen to the fetus.

This is how the baby is fed.

It helps cushion the baby.

It prevents viruses from passing to the baby.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Amniotic fluid helps cushion the baby12.
It acts as a shock absorber and protects the fetus from injury should the mother’s abdomen be subject to trauma or sudden impact.
Choice A is incorrect because the amniotic fluid does not provide oxygen to the fetus.
Oxygen is provided to the fetus through the umbilical cord.
Choice B is incorrect because amniotic fluid is not how the baby is fed. The baby receives nutrients through the umbilical cord.
Choice D is incorrect because while amniotic fluid does have some antibacterial properties2, it does not prevent viruses from passing to the baby.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A full bladder can displace the uterus and cause it to deviate to one side.
Choice A is not correct because a temperature of 37.7° C (100° F) is within the normal range for a postpartum client.
Choice B is not correct because the client’s milk production is not related to the findings noted by the nurse.
Choice D is not correct because there is no indication that the client needs an increase in IV fluids.

A. The child is not attempting to move her right arm or fingers. B. The fingertips of the right hand are swollen and bruised. C. The fingers on the right hand have a capillary refill of 4 seconds. D. The parent reports the child will not keep the arm elevated on the pillow.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse caring for a toddler who had a cast applied 2 hours ago due to multiple fractures of the right hand should report immediately to the charge nurse if the fingers on the right hand have a capillary refill of 4 seconds.
This could indicate that there is a problem with circulation.
Choice A is not an answer because it is not unusual for a child to not attempt to move her right arm or fingers after having a cast applied.
Choice B is not an answer because it is not unusual for the fingertips of the right hand to be swollen and bruised after having a cast applied.
Choice D is not an answer because it is not unusual for a child to not keep their arm elevated on a pillow after having a cast applied.

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Correct Answer is C

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The nurse is teaching a prenatal class on the functions of the various structures involved with pregnancy.

The nurse determines the class is successful when the class correctly chooses which function of amniotic fluid.