4.5 Management of Pregnant Service Members Flashcards
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Assures that the pregnant servicewoman retains what?
A high degree of commitment to fulfill professional responsibilities.
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Assures that the pregnant servicewoman doesn’t get any preferential what?
No preferential treatment shall be given because of pregnancy status.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Assures that the pregnant servicewoman doesn’t get what?
Harassed.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Counseling:
What is brought to the attention of any servicewoman desiring to serve in the Naval service while pregnant?
OPNAVINST 6000.1 series,
OPNAVINST 5100.23G NMCPHC-TM-OEM 6260.01C,
Reproductive and Development Hazards: A Guide for Occupational Health.
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Counseling:
What are the points of discussion during a pregnancy counseling?
NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3 Series,
Medical and Dental care for eligible persons at Naval Medical Department Facilities,
Navy policy of worldwide assignment to include appointing guardian (OPNAVINST 1740.4E).
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Counseling:
Requests for separation not normally what?
Granted or approved.
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A work reassignment determination is made after consulting with who?
Health care providers and occupational health professionals,
Which may include complete reassignment or specific restrictions.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
General limitations:
Pregnant service members are exempt from what?
Exempt from regular PT,
But should be encouraged to participate in an approved exercise program,
Unless exempted by her health care provider for medical reasons.
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General limitations:
Pregnant service members will not participate in what?
The PRT during pregnancy.
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General limitations:
Pregnant service members will not participate in the PRT until when?
6 months following convalescent leave.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
General limitations:
Pregnant service members will not have exposure to what?
Chemical or toxic agents,
And or environmental hazards.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
General limitations:
Pregnant service members will not stand at parade rest or attention for longer than what?
15 minutes.
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General limitations:
Pregnant service members will be exempt from all routine immunizations, except for?
Annual flu shot,
TD,
Diphtheria,
Tdap vaccine.
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General limitations:
Pregnant service members will have no participation in what?
Weapons training,
Swimming qualification,
Drown proofing,
Any other PT requirements that may affect the health of the servicewoman and/or fetus.
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General limitations:
Pregnant service members may be allowed to do what?
May be allowed to work shifts.
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General limitations:
Pregnant service members exposed to Ionizing radiation, should not receive a dosage exceeding what amount of REM?
0.5 REM during entire period of gestation.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Specific limitations:
During the last 3 months of pregnancy, 28 weeks and beyond:
Pregnant service members should be allowed to rest at what frequency?
Allowed to rest 20 minutes every 4 hours.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Specific limitations:
During the last 3 months of pregnancy, 28 weeks and beyond:
Pregnant service members will be limited to how many hours a week?
Limited to a 40 hour work week,
Over 7 days,
Not 5,
Including watch standing.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Specific limitations:
During the last 3 months of pregnancy, 28 weeks and beyond:
Pregnant service members may request a waiver through CO and OB provider if they have a desire to waive what?
Time restriction.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Restrictions:
Medical?
High blood pressure,
Bleeding,
Multiple pregnancy.
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Restrictions:
Environmental?
Exposure to known toxins or hazardous conditions.
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Restrictions:
Ergonomic?
Individual physical configuration or abilities preclude her from certain activities.
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Restrictions:
Other areas of questionably harmful effects such as?
NBC training,
A regular unit PT program,
Certain unit qualifications tests or hands on elements of skills qualifications,
Potentially harmful environmental conditions,
Etc.
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Administration:
Limit overseas assignment as feasible, consistent with what?
The manning and readiness considerations.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Administration:
May be eligible for overseas transfer if?
Member has not reached 28th week,
Adequate OB facilities are available,
Does not intend to place infant for adoption,
Base/alternate housing available.
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Administration:
Eligible for CONUS transfer?
Without restrictions,
No flight after 28th week.
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Administration:
Operational commands should contact COMNAVPERSCOM for reassignment when?
Immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy.
LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:
Administration:
Nonoperational shore commands that will be within 12 months of members PRD shall contact PERS to facilitate what?
PRD extension.
Specific assignments:
Pregnancies existing prior to entry into initial training will be what?
Discharged without maternity benefits,
Can apply for reenlistment 4 months postpartum.
Specific assignments:
Shipboard:
Pregnant service members can stay on board a ship until what week?
The 20th week of pregnancy while in port,
And MEDEVAC is less than 6 hours.