Exam 15: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy

In response to requests by the U.S.Public Health Service for new models of prenatal care,an innovative new approach to prenatal care known as centering pregnancy was developed.Which statement accurately applies to the centering model of care?

A woman has just moved to the United States from Mexico.She is 3 months pregnant and has arrived for her first prenatal visit.During her assessment interview you discover that she has not had any immunizations.Which immunizations should she receive at this point in her pregnancy? Choose all that apply.

Prenatal testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)is recommended for which women?

During the first trimester a woman can expect which of the following changes in her sexual desire?

A nurse should advise which women about continued condom use during pregnancy?

A pregnant couple has formulated a birth plan and is reviewing it with the nurse at an expectant parent's class.Which aspect of their birth plan would be considered unrealistic and require further discussion with the nurse?

A woman who is 16 weeks pregnant has come in for a follow-up visit with her significant other.In order to reassure the client regarding fetal well-being it is best for the nurse to:

A nurse should be aware that a partner's main role in pregnancy is:

The phenomenon of someone other than the mother-to-be experiencing pregnancy-like symptoms such as nausea and weight gain applies to the:

A 3-year-old girl's mother is 6 months pregnant.What concern is this child likely to verbalize?

With regard to a woman's reordering of personal relationships during pregnancy,the maternity nurse should be aware that: