The client is being seen for her first prenatal appointment at 14 weeks' gestation. She is sure of her last menstrual period (LMP). The fundal height is measured at 20 centimeters.
Which test would the nurse anticipate that the certified nurse-midwife will order for this client? A. Amniocentesis for fetal genetic anomaly
B. Ultrasound to determine the number of fetuses
C. Beta hCG to detect the location of the pregnancy
D. Maternal serum alpha fetoprotein for Down syndrome
Question 2
A 28-year-old woman has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for ten years. At 36 weeks' gestation she has an amniocentesis. A lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio test is performed on the sample of her amniotic fluid.
Since she is a diabetic, the 2:1 ratio obtained indicates that the fetus: A. May or may not have immature lungs.
B. Has an intrauterine infection.
C. Has a neural tube defect.
D. Is at risk for hyperglycemia.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
19 weeks old human fetus
Measuring the client’s height with a platform scale
Testing patellar reflex, client in a sitting position