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

Answer and Explanation

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 ["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.

A. G3 TO PO A2 LO B. G3 TO PO A3 LO C. G3 T1 P2 A0 L4 D. G3 TI P2 AO LO

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. G3 T0 P0 A2 L0 – Correct, as she has had three pregnancies (including the current one), no term or preterm births, two miscarriages, and no living children.
B. G3 T0 P0 A3 L0 – Incorrect, as she has had two miscarriages, not three.
C. G3 T1 P2 A0 L4 – Incorrect, as she has had no term or preterm births and no living children.
D. G3 T1 P2 A0 L0 – Incorrect, as she has had no term or preterm births.

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