The client is 16 weeks pregnant. If the pregnancy is progressing as expected, where would the healthcare provider be able to palpate the uterine fundus?
Halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus.
Just above the pubic bone
The uterus would not be palpable at 16 weeks
At the umbilicus
The Correct Answer is A
A. Halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. – Correct; at 16 weeks, the fundus is typically midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus.
B. Just above the pubic bone – Incorrect; the fundus is at the pubic symphysis at 12 weeks, not 16 weeks.
C. The uterus would not be palpable at 16 weeks – Incorrect; the uterus is palpable by 12 weeks and grows above the symphysis pubis as pregnancy progresses.
D. At the umbilicus – Incorrect; the fundus reaches the umbilicus at 20 weeks, not 16 weeks.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Second stage, active phase – Incorrect; the second stage begins at 10 cm dilation, not 7 cm.
B. First stage, active phase – Correct; the active phase of the first stage occurs from 6-10 cm dilation and includes increased discomfort and pressure.
C. First stage, latent phase – Incorrect; the latent phase occurs 0-5 cm dilation, before active labor.
D. Second stage, latent phase – Incorrect; the second stage starts at 10 cm when pushing begins.
Correct Answer is ["C","E"]
Explanation
A. Quickening – Incorrect; quickening (fetal movement) is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
B. Amenorrhea – Incorrect; absence of menstruation is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
C. Ballottement – Correct; ballottement is a probable sign, not a presumptive sign, as it is detected by a healthcare provider.
D. Increased urination – Incorrect; frequent urination is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
E. Positive pregnancy test via blood work – Correct; a positive pregnancy test is a probable sign, not a presumptive one.
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