Author Question: The nurse is using the Ballard scale to determine the gestational age of a newborn. Which assessment ... (Read 31 times)

Themember4 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is using the Ballard scale to determine the gestational age of a newborn. Which assessment finding is consistent with a gestational age of 40 weeks?

1. Flexed posture
2. Abundant lanugo
3. Smooth pink skin with visible veins
4. Faint red marks on the soles of the feet

Question 2

What is the most complete and accurate description of medical abortions?

1. They are performed only for maternal health.
2. They can be achieved through surgical procedures or with drugs.
3. They are mostly performed in the second trimester.
4. They can be either elective or therapeutic.

aloop · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Term infants typically have a flexed posture.
2. Incorrect. Abundant lanugo is usually seen on preterm infants.
3. Incorrect. Smooth pink skin with visible veins is seen on preterm infants.
4. Incorrect. Faint red marks are usually seen on a preterm infant.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. Medical abortions are those achieved with the use of medications (as opposed to surgical procedures); they are mostly used in the first trimester, and can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).
2. Incorrect. Medical abortions are those achieved with the use of medications (as opposed to surgical procedures); they are mostly used in the first trimester, and can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).
3. Incorrect. Medical abortions are those achieved with the use of medications (as opposed to surgical procedures); they are mostly used in the first trimester, and can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).
4. Correct. Medical abortions are those achieved with the use of medications (as opposed to surgical procedures); they are mostly used in the first trimester, and can be either elective (the woman's choice) or therapeutic (for reasons of maternal or fetal health).