CH 4 Prenatal Care

Question 1

How often are prenatal visits scheduled?

Answer 1

Monthly for 7 months, every 2 weeks during the 8th month, and every week during the last month.

Question 2

How soon can FHR be heard

Answer 2

FUR can be heard by Doppler at 10-12 weeks gestation or heard with an ultrasound stethoscope at 16-20 weeks gestation. ( listen at the midline, right above the symphysis pubis, by holding the stethoscope firmly on the abdomen.

Question 3

When should the fundal height be measured

Answer 3

After 12 weeks of gestation

Question 4

When should assessment of fetal movement begin

Answer 4

Begin assessing for fetal movement between 16-20 weeks gestation

Question 5

What can occur with maternal- fetal blood incompatibility

Answer 5

Erythroblastosis fetal is

Question 6

What is VDRL

Answer 6

Venereal disease research laboratory

Syphyllis screening mandated by the govt.

Question 7

TORCH

Answer 7

T- toxoplasmosis
O- other infections
R- rubella
C- cytomegalovirus 
H- herpes virus

Torch screens for a group of infections capable of crossing the placenta and affecting fetal development

Question 8

When should rhogam be administered

Answer 8

IM at about 28 weeks gestation for clients Rh-

Question 9

What type of harm does alcohol and tobacco cause?

Answer 9

Alcohol causes birth defects and tobacco causes low birth weight

Question 10

What measures relieves backache during pregnancy

Answer 10

Performing the pelvic rock exercise everyday & using proper body mechanics

Question 11

When does the majority of birth defects occur?

Answer 11

Between 2-8 weeks gestation