The Pregnant Patient Who Is at 14 Weeks' Gestation Asks

question 15

Multiple Choice

The pregnant patient who is at 14 weeks' gestation asks the nurse why the doctor used to call her baby an embryo, and now calls it a fetus. What is the best answer to this question?

• A) "A fetus is the term used from the ninth week of gestation and onward."
• B) "We call a baby a fetus when it is larger than an embryo."
• C) "An embryo is a baby from conception until the eighth week."
• D) "The official term for a baby in utero is really zygote."

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Definitions:

Obese Patient

An individual with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, indicating a high amount of body fat in relation to height and weight, associated with increased health risks.

Semi-Fowler Position

A way of sitting or lying down where the patient is partially elevated, usually at a 30 to 45 degree angle, often to aid in breathing or digestion.

Turbulent Blood Flow

The disorderly flow of blood, characterized by whirls and eddies, typically occurring in areas of high flow velocity or with irregularities in the vessel wall.

Partial Occlusion

A condition where a passage in the body is not completely blocked but narrowed, causing restricted flow of substances or fluids.