While Working with the Pregnant Woman in Her First Trimester,the

question 15

Multiple Choice

While working with the pregnant woman in her first trimester,the nurse is aware that chorionic villus sampling can be performed during pregnancy as early as _____ weeks.

• A) 4
• B) 8
• C) 10
• D) 12

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Innervation

A neural mechanism that allows for the simultaneous contraction of one muscle and the relaxation of its antagonist.

Antagonistic Muscles

Antagonistic muscles are pairs of muscles that work against each other to move a joint, with one muscle contracting while the other relaxes.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex that prevents muscle damage during excessive force generation by causing muscle relaxation.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerves that originates from the spinal cord in the neck and supplies the arms and hands with sensory and motor function.