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SO00 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse teaching a prenatal class instructs the participants that early organ system development occurs during which period of time?

A.
Embryonic period
B.
Fetal period
C.
Pre-embryonic period
D.
Post-embryonic period

Question 2

A newborn has rachischisis. What action by the nurse takes priority?

A.
Contact the palliative care team for interventions.
B.
Discourage the family from seeing the infant.
C.
Obtain informed consent for immediate surgery.
D.
Prepare to provide the baby total parenteral nutrition.

duke02 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The early development of the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and all major internal and external structures occurs during the embryonic period, which is the first 2 weeks beginning at fertilization.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Rachischisis is spina bifida, a type of neural tube defect that often requires immediate surgery. The priority of the nurse is to obtain signatures on the informed consent form and place it on the chart. There is no need for palliative care or parenteral nutrition. The nurse would not discourage the family from seeing the baby.