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wenmo

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On her fourth prenatal visit, a patient asks why urine tests are done on every visit. The most appropriate response is:
 
  a. Some women have kidney failure during pregnancy.
  b. We need to be sure you are not retaining too much fluid.
  c. We are testing for diabetes, which sometimes develops during pregnancy.
  d. I really don't know. I suggest you ask your care provider why this is repeatedly ordered.

Question 2

The purpose of Leopold's maneuvers is to determine:
 
  a. The expected date of delivery
  b. The presentation and position of the fetus
  c. The fetal heart rate
  d. Exact pelvic measurements


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janeli1

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Some women develop diabetes during pregnancy. The urine tests can reveal signs of diabetes, so that it can be properly managed during the pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Leopold's maneuvers consist of four basic steps in palpating the woman's abdomen to assess the presentation and position of the fetus.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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