Author Question: A pregnant woman is the mother of two children. Her first pregnancy ended in a stillbirth at 32 ... (Read 74 times)

Mr.Thesaxman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 514
A pregnant woman is the mother of two children. Her first pregnancy ended in a stillbirth at 32 weeks of gestation, her second pregnancy with the birth of her daughter at 36 weeks, and her third pregnancy with the birth of her son at 41 weeks.
 
  Using the five-digit system to describe this woman's current obstetric history, what should the nurse record?
 
  a. 4-1-2-0-2
  b. 3-1-2-0-2
  c. 4-2-1-0-1
  d. 3-1-1-1-3

Question 2

A gravida client at 32 weeks of gestation reports that she has severe lower back pain. What should the nurse's assessment include?
 
  a. Palpation of the lumbar spine
  b. Exercise pattern and duration
  c. Observation of posture and body mechanics
  d. Ability to sleep for at least 6 hours uninterrupted



tandmlomax84

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Gravida (the first number) is 4 because this woman is now pregnant and was pregnant three times before. Para (the next four numbers) represents the outcomes of the pregnancies and would be described as follows:
 T: 1 = term birth at 41 weeks of gestation (son)
 P: 2 = preterm birth at 32 weeks of gestation (stillbirth) and 36 weeks of gestation (daughter)
 A: 0 = abortion; none
 L: 2 = living children, her son and her daughter
She is currently pregnant so she is a gravida 4. She had one term infant, two preterm infants, no abortion, and three living children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Correct posture and body mechanics can reduce lower back pain caused by increasing lordosis. Pregnancy should not cause alterations in the spine. Any assessment for malformation should be done early in pregnancy. Certain exercises can help relieve back pain. Rest is important for well-being, but the main concern with back pain is to assess posture and body mechanics.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library