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TVarnum

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A woman tells the nurse that this is her third pregnancy. She has had twin girls at full term and one miscarriage. The nurse records this information as:
 
  a. G2, T2, L3.
  b. G4, T3, A1, L1.
  c. G3, T3, A2, L1.
  d. G3, T1, A1, L2.

Question 2

The pregnant woman asks about sexual activity during her pregnancy. The nurse states that sexual activity should be:
 
  a. avoided after the first trimester.
  b. ceased in the case of vaginal bleeding.
  c. continued throughout the pregnancy.
  d. limited to activity that does not include intercourse.



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Answer to Question 1

D
Standard obstetrical terminology is: G = gravida, T = term birth, P = preterm birth, A = abortion, L = living children.

Answer to Question 2

B
Sexual activity should cease until the cause of the vaginal bleeding is determined.



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