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A 30-year-old primigravida who is 18 weeks pregnant, reports feeling fluttering in her lower abdomen. She states it feels like the baby is moving. This is known as:

A.

Quickening

B.

Ballottement

C.

Lightening

D.

Nesting

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Quickening – Correct; the first sensation of fetal movement, typically felt between 16-20 weeks of gestation.
B. Ballottement – Incorrect; this refers to a physical examination finding where the fetus rebounds when the cervix is tapped.
C. Lightening – Incorrect; this occurs later in pregnancy when the fetus drops into the pelvis before labor.
D. Nesting – Incorrect; this describes a surge of energy before labor, not fetal movement.


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Correct Answer is ["A","C"]

Explanation

A. "I am going to listen to your tic tock." – Correct; using child-friendly language helps reduce fear and anxiety.

B. "Can I listen to how you are breathing?" – Incorrect; although polite, it does not make the procedure less intimidating for a toddler.

C. "I am going to take your blood pressure now with a big hug." – Correct; describing the blood pressure cuff as a hug makes the procedure less scary.

D. "Can you stand very still while I feel how warm you are?" – Incorrect; this is not developmentally appropriate, as toddlers may not understand instructions well.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Increased risk of vomiting – Incorrect; ORS does not increase vomiting risk. It is given in small amounts to prevent vomiting.

B. Alleviation of diarrhea symptoms – Incorrect; ORS does not stop diarrhea, but it prevents dehydration.

C. Decreased levels of electrolytes – Incorrect; ORS helps restore electrolytes, not decrease them.

D. Increased risk of dehydration – Incorrect; ORS prevents dehydration, which is its primary purpose.

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