Exercises - Obstetrics and Newborn Care I

EXERCISES, LESSON 2

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following exercises by marking the lettered response that

best answers the exercise, by completing the incomplete statement, or by writing the

answer in the space(s) provided.

After you have completed all of these exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at

the end of the lesson and check your answers. For each exercise answered incorrectly,

reread the material referenced with the solution.

1.

Of the two fetal membranes, which one is the smooth, slippery, glistening

innermost membrane that lines the amniotic space?

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2.

How long (number of months) is a trimester? ________________

3.

Lightening occurs during the ________________trimester.

4.

What is the normal duration of pregnancy? __________________

5.

What tests are used to assess fetal maturity and well-being?

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6. Possible maternal risk of the amniocentesis includes:

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