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:

Quickening

Ballottement

Lightening

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 C

Explanation

A. Misoprostol – Incorrect; this is a cervical ripening agent used for labor induction, not for therapeutic rest.

B. Oxytocin – Incorrect; oxytocin is used to stimulate labor contractions, not to promote rest.

C. A barbiturate – Correct; barbiturates (e.g., secobarbital) or other sedatives are used for therapeutic rest in clients experiencing prodromal labor with no cervical progression.

D. Fentanyl – Incorrect; fentanyl is a short-term opioid analgesic but does not promote restful sleep.

A. A medical device used during treatment or procedures B. A piece of artwork or decoration that creates a soothing environment C. A specialized tool used by healthcare professionals for assessment or treatment D. A tor comfort object that provides a sense of security and familiarity

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A medical device used during treatment or procedures – Incorrect; this refers to medical equipment, not a transitional object.

B. A piece of artwork or decoration that creates a soothing environment – Incorrect; while decorations can be comforting, they are not considered transitional objects.

C. A specialized tool used by healthcare professionals for assessment or treatment – Incorrect; this describes medical tools, not a transitional object.

D. A comfort object that provides a sense of security and familiarity – Correct; a transitional object (e.g., a blanket, stuffed animal, or favorite toy) helps provide a sense of comfort and familiarity in an unfamiliar hospital setting.

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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:

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Correct Answer is C

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What is a transitional object in the hospital to a child?

Correct Answer is D

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