Family Planning and Parenting

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What is the primary consideration for determining the parity of a pregnant woman?

Number of miscarriages

Number of births at 40 weeks gestation

Number of pregnancies that have reached viability (correct)

Number of living children

A woman has 4 living children, and three of them were born at 40 weeks gestation. What is the correct value for 'L' in her GTPAL?

1

2

3 (correct)

4

What is the correct value for 'G' in a woman's GTPAL if she has 3 living children and one miscarriage?

6

3

5

4 (correct)

How many pregnancies have reached viability in a woman who is currently 20 weeks pregnant and has had one miscarriage at 8 weeks gestation?

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What is the correct value for 'P' in a woman's GTPAL if she has 3 living children and one miscarriage at 12 weeks gestation?

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What is the primary significance of determining a woman's GTPAL in obstetric care?

To understand the woman's obstetric history and potential risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of family planning?

To regulate the number of children in a family Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of both hormones in hormonal birth control methods?

To prevent ovulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a barrier method of birth control, such as a condom?

To prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm Signup and view all the answers

What is a diaphragm in the context of birth control?

A flexible rubber cup with spermicidal cream or jelly Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a family in the context of family planning?

Two or more individuals who depend on one another for emotional, physical, and financial support Signup and view all the answers

Why is planning important in raising a child?

To ensure the availability of resources Signup and view all the answers

How long does pregnancy typically last?

267-280 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the period from fertilization to implantation?

Zygote Signup and view all the answers

What is a common presumptive sign of pregnancy?

Morning Sickness Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the period from 13 to 27 weeks of gestation?

Second trimester Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the dark line running from the symphysis pubis to the xiphoid process?

Linea Nigra Signup and view all the answers

According to Reva Rubin, how many phases of psychological adaptation occur during the postpartum period?

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