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WorksheetsChapter 8 p1
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
The prenatal period is best described as:
The 6 weeks immediately after delivery
A period of physical & psychological preparation for birth and parenthood
The first 2 weeks of gestation
Only the last trimester of pregnancy
Pregnancy typically lasts:
260 days, 9 calendar months, 9 lunar months
280 days, 9 calendar months, 10 lunar months
300 days, 10 calendar months, 12 lunar months
240 days, 8 calendar months, 8 lunar months
Which trimester spans weeks 14–26?
First
Second
Third
Postpartum
Emotional lability during pregnancy refers to:
Acceptance of the biological fact of pregnancy
Conflicted emotions that are normal in early pregnancy
Rapid, unpredictable mood changes
Complete rejection of pregnancy
Rubin’s Phase 2 of maternal adaptation (“I am going to have a baby”) involves:
Accepting the biological fact of pregnancy
Recognizing the fetus as separate from self
Preparing for motherhood after delivery
Rejecting social advice
Sexual desire in pregnancy is most likely to increase during:
First trimester
Second trimester
Third trimester
Postpartum
Which paternal phase involves becoming introspective and asking about childrearing practices?
Announcement phase
Moratorium phase
Focusing phase
Nurturing phase
A partner’s primary role during pregnancy is to:
Take over medical care of the pregnant person
Negotiate their role during birth
Nurture and respond to the pregnant woman’s vulnerability
Avoid emotional involvement
Which age group is most likely to recognize pregnancy and want to actively participate in preparing for a sibling?
Toddlers (1–2 years)
Preschoolers (3–4 years)
Early adolescents (10–13 years)
Older adolescents (17–19 years)
Grandparents often serve as:
Historians, resources, role models, and support persons
Legal guardians for the baby
Decision-makers for birth interventions
The primary caregivers during labor
In the U.S., prenatal care is most often sought by:
Women in poverty
Immigrant women
Middle and upper socioeconomic groups
Women without insurance
Which prenatal care model involves women with similar due dates meeting together for support and education?
Individualized care
Group care
Hospital-based care
Telehealth
The most accurate measurement of fundal height occurs between:
Weeks 10–16
Weeks 18–30
Weeks 31–36
Weeks 37–40
A mother with Rh-negative blood receives anti-D immunoglobulin (Rhogam):
Only if she is Rh-positive
At delivery, only if the newborn is Rh-positive
At 28 weeks and within 72 hours postpartum if the infant is Rh-positive
Only during the first trimester
Which lab test screens for anemia in pregnancy?
hGB, HCT, MCV
RPR/VDRL
Anti-Rh antibody
Glucose tolerance
Which infection requires avoiding cat litter during pregnancy?
Varicella
Rubella
Toxoplasmosis
Hepatitis B
Which of the following vaccines is safe to administer during pregnancy?
Varicella
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
Tdap
Live influenza
The ideal time to give Tdap during pregnancy is:
First trimester
27–36 weeks gestation
During labor
Only postpartum
Recommended daily fluid intake for pregnant women is:
1 liter
1.5 liters
2.5 liters
4 liters
Which hygiene practice is emphasized to reduce UTI risk?
Taking hot baths daily
Wearing tight synthetic underwear
Wiping front to back
Avoiding all exercise
Pregnant women older than 35 are considered:
Advanced maternal age
High-risk nulliparas only
Elderly gravidas only if first pregnancy
Automatically unable to deliver vaginally
Adolescents younger than 20 are more likely to:
Receive early and comprehensive prenatal care
Have higher education levels
Receive inadequate prenatal care
Experience fewer complications
Which condition is more common in twin pregnancies?
Hypertension
Congenital malformations
Gestational diabetes
Placenta previa
Polyhydramnios in multifetal pregnancy results from:
Increased maternal glucose
Rapid uterine growth rate due to multiple fetuses
Insufficient amniotic fluid
Genetic abnormalities
Midpregnancy classes usually cover:
Relaxation techniques and labor management
Breastfeeding, infant care, and CPR
Postpartum contraception
Cesarean section procedures
A doula’s primary role is to:
Provide medical interventions during labor
Offer physical, emotional, and informational support
Replace the nurse-midwife
Perform ultrasounds
A birth plan is best described as:
A rigid contract between mother and provider
A tool for exploring and listing preferences for birth
A legal document filed with the hospital
A nursing care plan written by the provider
