A woman in her first pregnancy is termed a: a. Nullipara. b. ...

[hubes95]

A woman in her first pregnancy is termed a:
 
  a. Nullipara.
  b. Multipara.
  c. Nulligravida.
  d. Para.

Question 2

What is the first step in assisting the breast-feeding mother?
 
  a. Provide instruction on the composition of breast milk.
  b. Discuss the hormonal changes that trigger the milk ejection reflex.
  c. Assess the woman's knowledge of breast-feeding.
  d. Help her obtain a comfortable position and place the infant to the breast.

[cam1229]

Answer to Question 1

A
A nullipara is a woman who has not given birth after a pregnancy of at least 20 weeks of gestation.
A multipara has previously given birth to a fetus that has been older than 20 weeks of gesta-tion.
A nulligravida is a woman when has never been pregnant.
Para is the term to define pregnancies that have gone past 20 weeks.

Answer to Question 2

C
The nurse should first assess the woman's knowledge and skill in breast-feeding to determine her teaching needs.
Assessment should occur before instruction.
Options B and D may be part of the instructional plan, but assessment should occur first to determine what instruction is needed.

[hubes95]

TYSM

[ricroger]

Excellent