The Nurse Is Using the Ballard Scale to Determine the Gestational

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using the Ballard scale to determine the gestational age of a newborn. Which assessment finding is consistent with a gestational age of 40 weeks?

• A) Flexed posture
• B) Abundant lanugo
• C) Smooth, pink skin with visible veins
• D) Faint red marks on the soles of the feet

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Definitions:

Tropical Dry Forests

Ecosystems found in tropical regions characterized by a distinct dry season, supporting diverse plant and animal life adapted to arid conditions.

Marsupials

Marsupials are a group of mammals that typically carry and nurse their young in a pouch, such as kangaroos and koalas.

Australian Realm

A biogeographic zone that includes Australia and adjacent islands, characterized by unique flora and fauna adapted to its environments.

Palearctic Realm

A biogeographic realm covering parts of Northern Africa, all of Europe and Asia north of the Himalayas, and the northern and central parts of the Arabian Peninsula.