Question

4) A nurse is cconducting a prenatal teaching class and is reviewing the functions of the female reproductive system. A client in the class ask the nurse about the function the falopian tubes, what should the nurse tell the client?

5) List the Fuantions of Amniotic fluid

9) how do you measure fundal heights?

Answer 1

4.

Fallopian tubes are two uterine tubes which can be seen at both sides of the uterus

functions

• the main function is to carry ova from ovary to uterus
• also, they provide nutrients towards ovum
• its muscles have peristalsis like movement to facilitate movement of ova and sperm

5.amniotic fluid

it is 98% water and 2% cells and salt .amniotic fluid protects foetus in the womb by

• act as a pressure absorber
• facilitates the free movement of the foetus in the womb thus helps to develop muscles and bones effectively
• amniotic fluid helps in the development of the respiratory system as well as the digestive system by inhaling and swallowing.
• it maintains a constant temperature so that protects the foetus from heat.

6.

measurement of fundal height is mainly by palpation.it helps the caregivers to assess whether the foetus is growing normally.

• make the woman comfortable
• touch should be firm and gentle
• find the top of the uterus by palpation(fundus like a hardball)
• measure the distance between the top of the symphysis pubis and top of the uterus(fundal height)