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Define the term 'gestational age'
Define the term 'gestational age'
- The estimated date of delivery
- The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy
- The date of the last normal menstrual period
- The duration of pregnancy (correct)
Which sign is characterized by a bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina?
Which sign is characterized by a bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina?
- Hegar's sign
- Chadwick's sign (correct)
- Goodell's sign
- McDonald's sign
What is the purpose of a birth plan?
What is the purpose of a birth plan?
- To calculate the expected date of delivery
- To discuss nursing support for emotional changes
- To outline the woman's preferences for labor and delivery (correct)
- To identify nutritional needs for pregnancy
What does the term 'colostrum' refer to?
What does the term 'colostrum' refer to?
Which of the following is a probable sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a probable sign of pregnancy?
What is the purpose of using the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length in an abdominal ultrasound after 14 weeks gestation?
What is the purpose of using the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length in an abdominal ultrasound after 14 weeks gestation?
Which of the following is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the LMNP plus 280 days method for estimating the due date?
What is the purpose of the LMNP plus 280 days method for estimating the due date?
During pregnancy, there are three phases:
During pregnancy, there are three phases:
The focus of nursing care during pregnancy is to
The focus of nursing care during pregnancy is to
Prenatal care is considered a form of
Prenatal care is considered a form of
Preconception care involves discussion of
Preconception care involves discussion of
During the birth process, the continuous presence and support of the parents by a labor and delivery nurse or doula is known as
During the birth process, the continuous presence and support of the parents by a labor and delivery nurse or doula is known as
Which of the following is a part of postpartum care?
Which of the following is a part of postpartum care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
When is blood glucose screening typically done during pregnancy?
When is blood glucose screening typically done during pregnancy?
What is the recommended schedule for prenatal visits in an uncomplicated pregnancy?
What is the recommended schedule for prenatal visits in an uncomplicated pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pregnancy in the early months?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pregnancy in the early months?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
When does urinary frequency occur during pregnancy?
When does urinary frequency occur during pregnancy?
What is the cause of fatigue in pregnant women?
What is the cause of fatigue in pregnant women?
When is quickening, fetal movement felt by the mother, first perceived?
When is quickening, fetal movement felt by the mother, first perceived?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
According to Nägele's rule, how is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated?
According to Nägele's rule, how is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated?
What is the definition of gravida?
What is the definition of gravida?
What is the definition of para?
What is the definition of para?
What is the average duration of a term pregnancy?
What is the average duration of a term pregnancy?
Which test is used to assess the presentation and position of the fetus by abdominal palpation?
Which test is used to assess the presentation and position of the fetus by abdominal palpation?
At what point during pregnancy can the beating of the fetal heart be seen on ultrasound examination?
At what point during pregnancy can the beating of the fetal heart be seen on ultrasound examination?
Which test is used to screen for group B streptococcus at 36 weeks gestation?
Which test is used to screen for group B streptococcus at 36 weeks gestation?
What is the recommended frequency of prenatal visits during the 29 to 36 weeks of pregnancy?
What is the recommended frequency of prenatal visits during the 29 to 36 weeks of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a positive sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a positive sign of pregnancy?
What is the purpose of McDonald's sign during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of McDonald's sign during a prenatal visit?
What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated according to Nägele's rule?
What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated according to Nägele's rule?
What is the purpose of a birth plan?
What is the purpose of a birth plan?
Which of the following is NOT a part of postpartum care?
Which of the following is NOT a part of postpartum care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
Which of the following is a positive sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a positive sign of pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Diclegis (doxylamine and pyridoxine) medication during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Diclegis (doxylamine and pyridoxine) medication during pregnancy?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
According to Nägele's rule, how is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated?
According to Nägele's rule, how is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated?
What is the definition of gravida?
What is the definition of gravida?
What is the definition of para?
What is the definition of para?
What is the purpose of using the TPALM system to describe parity?
What is the purpose of using the TPALM system to describe parity?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of prenatal care?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of prenatal care?
What is the current goal of prenatal care?
What is the current goal of prenatal care?
What is the expanded focus of prenatal care?
What is the expanded focus of prenatal care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pregnancy in the early months?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pregnancy in the early months?
When does urinary frequency occur during pregnancy?
When does urinary frequency occur during pregnancy?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
What is the purpose of a birth plan?
What is the purpose of a birth plan?
Which of the following signs is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following signs is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
What is the purpose of using Nägele's rule during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of using Nägele's rule during pregnancy?
Which term refers to the first milk produced by the breasts after delivery?
Which term refers to the first milk produced by the breasts after delivery?
What is the purpose of a birth plan in prenatal care?
What is the purpose of a birth plan in prenatal care?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of McDonald's sign during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of McDonald's sign during a prenatal visit?
What is the cause of fatigue in pregnant women?
What is the cause of fatigue in pregnant women?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of prenatal care?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of prenatal care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
What is the expanded focus of prenatal care?
What is the expanded focus of prenatal care?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of McDonald's sign during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of McDonald's sign during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of using the TPALM system to describe parity?
What is the purpose of using the TPALM system to describe parity?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Diclegis in pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Diclegis in pregnancy?
At what point during pregnancy does the nausea associated with morning sickness typically improve?
At what point during pregnancy does the nausea associated with morning sickness typically improve?
Which of the following skin changes of pregnancy primarily occur in dark-skinned women?
Which of the following skin changes of pregnancy primarily occur in dark-skinned women?
According to Nägele's rule, how is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated?
According to Nägele's rule, how is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated?
What is the average duration of a term pregnancy?
What is the average duration of a term pregnancy?
What is the purpose of using the TPALM system to describe parity?
What is the purpose of using the TPALM system to describe parity?
What is the definition of gravida?
What is the definition of gravida?
Which of the following is a probable sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a probable sign of pregnancy?
What is the cause of urinary frequency during pregnancy?
What is the cause of urinary frequency during pregnancy?
What is the cause of fatigue during pregnancy?
What is the cause of fatigue during pregnancy?
When is quickening, fetal movement felt by the mother, first perceived?
When is quickening, fetal movement felt by the mother, first perceived?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of pregnancy?
What is the primary goal of prenatal care?
What is the primary goal of prenatal care?
What is the expanded focus of prenatal care?
What is the expanded focus of prenatal care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
What is the purpose of preconception care?
Which sign of pregnancy is characterized by the bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina?
Which sign of pregnancy is characterized by the bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina?
What is the term for the fluid secreted by the breasts during pregnancy, before the production of breast milk?
What is the term for the fluid secreted by the breasts during pregnancy, before the production of breast milk?
What is the term for the first fetal movements felt by the mother during pregnancy?
What is the term for the first fetal movements felt by the mother during pregnancy?
What is the term for a woman who has given birth to two or more viable infants?
What is the term for a woman who has given birth to two or more viable infants?
Which term is used to describe a woman who has given birth to her first child?
Which term is used to describe a woman who has given birth to her first child?
What is the purpose of using Nägele's rule to determine the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
What is the purpose of using Nägele's rule to determine the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
What is the definition of gravida?
What is the definition of gravida?
What is the average duration of a term pregnancy?
What is the average duration of a term pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a routine prenatal test mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
When should prenatal care ideally begin?
What is the cause of urinary frequency during pregnancy?
What is the cause of urinary frequency during pregnancy?
Which of the following is a probable sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a probable sign of pregnancy?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the main complaint associated with morning sickness during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of using the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length in an abdominal ultrasound after 14 weeks gestation?
What is the purpose of using the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length in an abdominal ultrasound after 14 weeks gestation?
What is the purpose of Diclegis in pregnancy?
What is the purpose of Diclegis in pregnancy?
What is the purpose of obtaining urine cultures at 12 to 16 weeks gestation during prenatal care?
What is the purpose of obtaining urine cultures at 12 to 16 weeks gestation during prenatal care?
What is the purpose of a vaginal and rectal swab at 35 to 37 weeks gestation during prenatal care?
What is the purpose of a vaginal and rectal swab at 35 to 37 weeks gestation during prenatal care?
What is the purpose of calculating the estimated date of delivery (EDD) based on LNMP during prenatal care?
What is the purpose of calculating the estimated date of delivery (EDD) based on LNMP during prenatal care?
What is the purpose of performing Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
What is the purpose of performing Leopold's maneuvers during a prenatal visit?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pregnancy in the early months?
Which of the following is a common symptom of pregnancy in the early months?
When does urinary frequency occur during pregnancy?
When does urinary frequency occur during pregnancy?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
What causes the linea nigra in pregnant women?
When is quickening, fetal movement felt by the mother, first perceived?
When is quickening, fetal movement felt by the mother, first perceived?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
Who is more likely to report quickening at an earlier stage?
Which of the following signs is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
Which of the following signs is considered a presumptive sign of pregnancy?
True or false: Prenatal care is a primary example of preventive medicine.
True or false: Prenatal care is a primary example of preventive medicine.
True or false: Prenatal influences have a long-term effect on the adult health of the newborn infant.
True or false: Prenatal influences have a long-term effect on the adult health of the newborn infant.
True or false: Preconception care involves a discussion of pregnancy intention, access to care, use of multivitamins and folic acid, smoking, sexually transmitted infections, illicit drug use, and mental health issues.
True or false: Preconception care involves a discussion of pregnancy intention, access to care, use of multivitamins and folic acid, smoking, sexually transmitted infections, illicit drug use, and mental health issues.
True or false: Optimal obstetric care includes preconception care, prenatal care, and postpartum care.
True or false: Optimal obstetric care includes preconception care, prenatal care, and postpartum care.
True or false: Intrapartum care involves the continuous presence and support of the parents by a labor and delivery nurse or doula during the birth process.
True or false: Intrapartum care involves the continuous presence and support of the parents by a labor and delivery nurse or doula during the birth process.
True or false: Early discharge to a busy household can interfere in mother-infant bonding in early postpartum days.
True or false: Early discharge to a busy household can interfere in mother-infant bonding in early postpartum days.
True or false: Preconception care helps the woman to begin pregnancy in the best possible state of health.
True or false: Preconception care helps the woman to begin pregnancy in the best possible state of health.
True or false: Prenatal care should begin, if not before conception, as soon as a woman suspects that she is pregnant.
True or false: Prenatal care should begin, if not before conception, as soon as a woman suspects that she is pregnant.
True or false: Aortocaval compression refers to the compression of the aorta and vena cava by the growing uterus, which can lead to supine hypotensive syndrome during pregnancy?
True or false: Aortocaval compression refers to the compression of the aorta and vena cava by the growing uterus, which can lead to supine hypotensive syndrome during pregnancy?
True or false: Chloasma is a bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina during pregnancy?
True or false: Chloasma is a bluish discoloration of the cervix and vagina during pregnancy?
True or false: The estimated date of delivery (EDD) is calculated by subtracting three months from the last normal menstrual period (LNMP) and adding seven days?
True or false: The estimated date of delivery (EDD) is calculated by subtracting three months from the last normal menstrual period (LNMP) and adding seven days?
True or false: McDonald's sign refers to the softening of the cervix that occurs during pregnancy?
True or false: McDonald's sign refers to the softening of the cervix that occurs during pregnancy?
True or false: Prenatal tests are primarily used to establish a baseline normal for comparison throughout pregnancy.
True or false: Prenatal tests are primarily used to establish a baseline normal for comparison throughout pregnancy.
True or false: The future direction of prenatal testing is to provide early, accurate, noninvasive screening tests.
True or false: The future direction of prenatal testing is to provide early, accurate, noninvasive screening tests.
True or false: The recommended schedule for prenatal visits in an uncomplicated pregnancy is every 4 weeks from conception to 28 weeks.
True or false: The recommended schedule for prenatal visits in an uncomplicated pregnancy is every 4 weeks from conception to 28 weeks.
True or false: Low prepregnancy weight or inadequate weight gain are risk factors for preterm birth and other problems.
True or false: Low prepregnancy weight or inadequate weight gain are risk factors for preterm birth and other problems.
True or false: Virtual prenatal visits are suitable for all pregnant patients, regardless of their risk level.
True or false: Virtual prenatal visits are suitable for all pregnant patients, regardless of their risk level.
True or false: Nägele's rule is used to determine the estimated date of delivery (EDD) by counting backward 3 months from the first day of LNMP and adding 7 days.
True or false: Nägele's rule is used to determine the estimated date of delivery (EDD) by counting backward 3 months from the first day of LNMP and adding 7 days.
True or false: The term 'gravida' refers to the number of pregnancies a woman has had, while the term 'para' refers to the number of children a woman has delivered after at least 20 weeks gestation.
True or false: The term 'gravida' refers to the number of pregnancies a woman has had, while the term 'para' refers to the number of children a woman has delivered after at least 20 weeks gestation.
True or false: The TPALM system is used to describe a woman's obstetric history and includes information on the number of term infants born, number of preterm infants born, number of pregnancies aborted before 20 weeks gestation, number of children now living, and number of multiple gestations.
True or false: The TPALM system is used to describe a woman's obstetric history and includes information on the number of term infants born, number of preterm infants born, number of pregnancies aborted before 20 weeks gestation, number of children now living, and number of multiple gestations.
True or false: The LMNP plus 280 days is one of the methods recommended by ACOG and the American Institute of Ultrasound and the Maternal-Fetal Society to estimate the due date.
True or false: The LMNP plus 280 days is one of the methods recommended by ACOG and the American Institute of Ultrasound and the Maternal-Fetal Society to estimate the due date.
True or false: An abdominal ultrasound after 14 weeks gestation can use the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length to confirm the estimated date of delivery (EDD).
True or false: An abdominal ultrasound after 14 weeks gestation can use the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference, and femur length to confirm the estimated date of delivery (EDD).
True or false: Presumptive signs of pregnancy are those signs and symptoms that can definitively diagnose pregnancy.
True or false: Presumptive signs of pregnancy are those signs and symptoms that can definitively diagnose pregnancy.
True or false: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, commonly referred to as 'morning sickness,' are caused by an increase in human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels and are associated with unfavorable outcomes for the mother and infant.
True or false: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, commonly referred to as 'morning sickness,' are caused by an increase in human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels and are associated with unfavorable outcomes for the mother and infant.
True or false: The linea nigra is a faint fluttering in the lower abdomen that is felt by the mother at 16 to 20 weeks of gestation.
True or false: The linea nigra is a faint fluttering in the lower abdomen that is felt by the mother at 16 to 20 weeks of gestation.
True or false: Urinary frequency occurs in the first trimester until the uterus expands and becomes an abdominal organ in the second trimester.
True or false: Urinary frequency occurs in the first trimester until the uterus expands and becomes an abdominal organ in the second trimester.
True or false: Fatigue and drowsiness are early symptoms of pregnancy caused by increased metabolic needs of the woman and fetus.
True or false: Fatigue and drowsiness are early symptoms of pregnancy caused by increased metabolic needs of the woman and fetus.
True or false: Quickening is first perceived at 16 to 20 weeks of gestation as a faint fluttering in the lower abdomen.
True or false: Quickening is first perceived at 16 to 20 weeks of gestation as a faint fluttering in the lower abdomen.
True or false: Women who have previously given birth often report quickening at an earlier stage because they know how to identify it.
True or false: Women who have previously given birth often report quickening at an earlier stage because they know how to identify it.
True or false: The linea nigra is an area of increased pigmentation most noticeable in dark-skinned women.
True or false: The linea nigra is an area of increased pigmentation most noticeable in dark-skinned women.
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