Psychological Changes of a Pregnant Woman, Health Promotion

Question 1

(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)

Personal experiences and experiences of friends & relatives

Answer 1

Social

Question 2

(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)

Beliefs and Taboos

Answer 2

Cultural

Question 3

(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)

The _________ in which the woman was raised

Answer 3

family

Question 4

(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)

• Woman’s ability to cope with or adapt to stress
• Ability to adapt to being a mother

Answer 4

Individual

Question 5

What is the Psychological Task of the woman for the first trimester?

Answer 5

Accepting the Pregnancy

Question 6

What is the Psychological Task of the woman for the second trimester?

Answer 6

Accepting the Baby

Question 7

What is the Psychological Task of the woman for the third trimester?

Answer 7

Preparing for the Baby & Parenthood

Question 8

Identify which trimester this task is under

Common reaction is ambivalence

Answer 8

First trimester

Question 9

Identify which trimester this task is under

Begins to imagine herself as a mother (anticipatory role-playing)

Answer 9

Second trimester

Question 10

Identify which trimester this task is under

Woman feels fetal movement

Answer 10

Second trimester

Question 11

Identify which trimester this task is under

“nest-building” activities

Answer 11

Third trimester

Question 12

Identify which trimester this task is under

Role-playing

Answer 12

Third trimester

Question 13

Identify which trimester this task is under

Fantasizing

Answer 13

Third trimester

Question 14

Daily ____ _______ or __________ are recommended

Answer 14

tub baths or showers

Question 15

Heat exposure for a lengthy time could lead to ___________ in the fetus

Answer 15

hyperthermia

Question 16

What are some birth defects caused by prolonged heat exposure?

Answer 16

esophageal atresia
omphalocele
gastroschisis

Question 17

Wear a firm, supportive ____ with ______ _________

Answer 17

bra; wide straps

Question 18

Teach her to wash her breasts with _______ ____ water (no soap) daily to remove the ___________ and reduce the risk of infection

Answer 18

clear tap
colostrum

Question 19

When bacteria in the mouth interact with sugar, this lowers the pH of the mouth, creating an ______ __________ that can lead to _________ or ____________ of the enamel of teeth

Answer 19

acid medium; etching or destruction

Question 20

Caution them to always wipe _____ to _______ after voiding to prevent bringing contamination forward from the _________

Answer 20

front to back; rectum

Question 21

Women should be cautioned to avoid ________, extremely firm girdles with panty legs, and __________ stockings during pregnancy because they may impede _________ ___________ ____________

Answer 21

garters; knee-high
lower extremity circulation

Question 22

Suggest wearing shoes with a ____________ _______ to minimize pelvic tilt and possible backache as well as to reduce the risk of falling

Answer 22

moderate-to-low heel

Question 23

Women who have a history of previous ___________ ________ should consult their obstetric provider for specific advice

Answer 23

preterm birth

Question 24

Women whose membranes have _________ or who have _________ _________ should be advised against coitus until examined by their PCP

Answer 24

ruptured; vaginal spotting

Question 25

Changes in _________ __________ may be needed to increase comfort

Answer 25

sexual position

Question 26

___________ is the best exercise during pregnancy

Answer 26

Walking

Question 27

______ is also a good exercise as long as positions are limited to those in which pregnant women are able to maintain balance

Answer 27

Yoga

Question 28

___________ is a good activity for pregnant women and, like _________, is not contraindicated as long as membranes are intact

Answer 28

Swimming; bathing

Question 29

_________ __________ secretion is at its highest level during ________

Answer 29

Growth hormone; sleep

Question 30

A good resting or sleeping position is a _______-________ _______ position, with the top leg forward

Answer 30

left-sided Sims

Question 31

May continue to work unless a woman's job involves exposure to _________ __________, lifting _______ ________, other kinds of excessive physical strain, long period of ___________ or _____________, or having to maintain body balance

Answer 31

toxic substances; heavy objects; standing or sitting

Question 32

During travel, a pregnant woman should rest or stretch preferably _________ __________, but at least every __ ________

Answer 32

every hour; 2 hours

Question 33

A rest during travel relieves stiffness and muscle aches and improves lower extremity circulation, preventing _____________, ______________, ___________________

Answer 33

varicosities; hemorrhoids; thrombophlebitis