Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Research data does not support this statement.
Rationale 2: The majority of drugs are secreted into breast milk to some extent.
Rationale 3: Herbal products can be transferred through breast milk and can be toxic to the newborn.
Rationale 4: Herbal products may not have to include factual information on their labels. All drugs should be discussed with a provider prior to consuming while breast-feeding.
Global Rationale: The majority of drugs are secreted into breast milk to some extent. Research data does not support this statement of needing 12 hours between taking a medication and breastfeeding. Herbal products can be transferred through breast milk and can be toxic to the newborn. Herbal products may not have to include factual information on their labels. All drugs should be discussed with a provider prior to consuming while breast-feeding.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The placenta vascular membranes become thinner.
Rationale 2: The blood flow to the placenta increases and the placenta vascular membranes become thinner.
Rationale 3: Blood flow to placenta increases, and placental vascular membranes become thinner, allowing for more substances to be transferred through the placenta.
Rationale 4: The blood flow to the placenta increases.
Global Rationale: Blood flow to placenta increases, and placental vascular membranes become thinner, allowing for more substances to be transferred through the placenta. The placenta vascular membranes become thinner, not thicker. The blood flow to the placenta increases and the placenta vascular membranes become thinner, not thicker. The blood flow to the placenta increases, not decreases.