The nurse is using the New Ballard Score to assess the ...

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The nurse is using the New Ballard Score to assess the gestational age of a newborn delivered 4 hours ago. The infant's gestational age is 33 weeks based on early ultrasound and last menstrual period. The nurse expects the infant to exhibit:
 
  1. Full sole creases, nails extending beyond the fingertips, scarf sign showing the elbow beyond the midline
  2. Testes located deep in the scrotum, rugae covering the scrotum, vernix covering the entire body
  3. Ear cartilage folded over, lanugo present over much of the body, some flexion of arms and legs at rest
  4. 1 cm breast bud, peeling skin and veins not visible, rapid recoil of legs and arms to extension

Question 2

What are the three functions of the fallopian tubes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Provide transport for the ovum from the ovary to the uterus
  2. Serve as a warm, moist, nourishing environment for the ovum or zygote
  3. Secrete large amounts of estrogens
  4. Provide a site for fertilization to occur
  5. Support and protect the pelvic contents

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Full sole creases and nails beyond the fingertips are seen in term infants; a scarf sign beyond the midline is characteristic of a preterm infant.
Rationale 2: Deep testes and rugae-covered scrotum are seen in term infants. Vernix covering the body is an indication of a preterm infant.
Rationale 3: All these characteristics are characteristic of a preterm infant.
Rationale 4: One cm breast bud, peeling skin, the presence of adipose tissue so that veins are not visible, and rapid recoil of the legs and arms are all indications of term-to-postterm infants.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Explanation: 1. The fallopian tubes provide transport for the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
2. The fallopian tubes serve as a warm, moist, nourishing environment for the ovum or zygote.
4. The fallopian tubes provide a site for fertilization to occur.

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