When Examining the Face of a Woman Who Is 28

question 18

Multiple Choice

When examining the face of a woman who is 28 weeks pregnant,the nurse notices the presence of a butterfly-shaped increase in pigmentation on the face.The proper term for this finding in the documentation is:

• A) striae.
• B) chloasma.
• C) linea nigra.
• D) the mask of pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

The three small bones in the middle ear that play a key role in hearing by transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Middle Ear

The section of the ear located between the eardrum and the inner ear, responsible for amplifying sound waves.

Müller-Lyer Illusion

Illusion of line length that is distorted by inward-turning or outward-turning corners on the ends of the lines, causing lines of equal length to appear to be different.

Properties of Sound

Characteristics of sound waves, including frequency, amplitude, and timbre, that determine the pitch, loudness, and quality of sounds.