AWHONN- Module 3 with Complete Solutions |
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The developmental task of the first trimester of pregnancy is - ✔✔movement from conflict and
ambivalence to acceptance.
During pregnancy, maternal hepatic glucose and pancreatic insulin production increase to meet the
metabolic demands of both the mother and fetus. Therefore, pregnancy is generally characterized by -
✔✔post prandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia
Which of the following coagulation factors does not increase during pregnancy? - ✔✔platelets
Caroline is admitted for observation with signs of preeclampsia. The physician orders a urine test for
protein. You recognize that the accuracy of urine specimen collection can be enhanced by - ✔✔sending
a 24-hour urine collection instead of a single sample to accommodate diurnal fluctuations in urine flow.
Profound reproductive and endocrine changes occur throughout pregnancy. Which of the following
statements is true about progesterone? - ✔✔Progesterone supports and maintains implantation of the
developing embryo in early pregnancy.
During the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, a woman may choose to have a serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
level drawn. An AFP is a screening tool for which - ✔✔a low level may be associated with Down's
syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities.
