Maternity Nursing Q 105

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The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a patient who is 8 weeks pregnant. The nurse should tell the patient that she can expect to feel the fetus move at which time?

  

     A. Between 10 and 12 weeks’ gestation

     B. Between 16 and 20 weeks’ gestation.

     C. Between 21 and 23 weeks’ gestation.

     D. Between 24 and 26 weeks’ gestation.

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Between 16 and 20 weeks’ gestation.

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A pregnant woman usually can detect fetal movement (quickening) between 16 and 20 weeks’ gestation.

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Option A: Before 16 weeks, the fetus is not developed enough for the woman to detect movement.

Option C: After 20 weeks, the fetus continues to gain weight steadily, the lungs start to produce surfactant, the brain is grossly formed, and myelination of the spinal cord begins.

Option D: After 24 weeks, the fetus might be able to respond to familiar sounds such as its mother’s voice, with movement. It is spending most of its sleep time in rapid eye movement (REM).

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