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What is the median number of prenatal visits per pregnancy by the end of the 20th century?
What is the median number of prenatal visits per pregnancy by the end of the 20th century?
- 12.4 visits (correct)
- 7% of pregnancies had 17 or more visits
- 90% had 1st trimester prenatal care
- Inadequate prenatal care was due to social, ethnic group, age, and payment method
What is the purpose of the initial prenatal evaluation?
What is the purpose of the initial prenatal evaluation?
- To determine the health status of the mother and fetus, and to initiate a plan for continuing obstetrical care (correct)
- To predict delivery dates using Naegele's rule
- To detect hCG in maternal blood and urine
- To supervise and care for the pregnant, parturient, and puerperal woman
What is the mean duration of pregnancy in days?
What is the mean duration of pregnancy in days?
- Detection of hCG in maternal blood and urine
- Inadequate prenatal care was due to social, ethnic group, age, and payment method
- 40-60% incorrect delivery date prediction using Naegele's rule
- 280 days or 40 weeks from the 1st day of LMP (correct)
What is the purpose of Naegele's rule in prenatal care?
What is the purpose of Naegele's rule in prenatal care?
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What is the purpose of pregnancy tests in prenatal care?
What is the purpose of pregnancy tests in prenatal care?
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Study Notes
Prenatal Care Statistics
- The median number of prenatal visits per pregnancy by the end of the 20th century averaged around 10 to 12 visits.
Initial Prenatal Evaluation
- The initial prenatal evaluation aims to assess the mother’s health, establish a baseline for the pregnancy, identify any potential risks, and determine the appropriate care plan.
Duration of Pregnancy
- The mean duration of pregnancy is approximately 280 days, or 40 weeks, from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Naegele's Rule
- Naegele's rule is used in prenatal care to calculate the estimated due date (EDD) by adding 280 days (40 weeks) to the first day of the last menstrual period.
Pregnancy Tests
- Pregnancy tests are essential in prenatal care to confirm pregnancy through the detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone levels in blood or urine.
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Test your knowledge of prenatal care with this quiz. Explore the importance of prenatal care, the number of visits recommended, and factors affecting access to adequate care. Learn about the significance of early prenatal care and its impact on maternal and infant health.
