The client is 16 weeks pregnant. If the pregnancy is progressing as expected, where would the healthcare provider be able to palpate the uterine fundus?

Halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus.

Just above the pubic bone

The uterus would not be palpable at 16 weeks

At the umbilicus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. – Correct; at 16 weeks, the fundus is typically midway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus.

B. Just above the pubic bone – Incorrect; the fundus is at the pubic symphysis at 12 weeks, not 16 weeks.

C. The uterus would not be palpable at 16 weeks – Incorrect; the uterus is palpable by 12 weeks and grows above the symphysis pubis as pregnancy progresses.

D. At the umbilicus – Incorrect; the fundus reaches the umbilicus at 20 weeks, not 16 weeks.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "Share piercing needles only with close friends you trust." – Incorrect; sharing needles increases the risk of HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

B. "Limit your caloric intake to avoid becoming overweight." – Incorrect; adolescents need adequate nutrition for growth, and extreme caloric restriction can be harmful.

C. "Tanning beds are much safer than lying in the sun." – Incorrect; tanning beds expose users to harmful UV radiation, increasing the risk of skin cancer.

D. "Your need for sleep will increase during periods of growth." – Correct; adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep to support rapid growth and development.

A. G4 T2 P1 A0 L5 B. G4 T2 P2 A1 L5 C. G4 T1 P4 A1 L4 D. G4 T1 P1 A0 L4

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Gravidity (G): The total number of pregnancies, including the current one. She has had 3 prior pregnancies and is currently pregnant, making her G4. Term (T): Number of term births (37 weeks or later). She has had two sets of twins delivered at 37 and 38 weeks, so T2. Preterm (P): Number of preterm births (between 20 and 36 weeks 6 days). She has one son born at 34 weeks, so P1. Abortions (A): Number of pregnancies ending in miscarriage or abortion before 20 weeks. She has no history of miscarriage or abortion, so A0. Living (L): Number of living children. She has two sets of twins (4 children) and her 9-year-old son (1 child), making a total of L5.
B. Gravidity (G): The total number of pregnancies, including the current one. She has had 3 prior pregnancies and is currently pregnant, making her G4. Term (T): Number of term births (37 weeks or later). She has had two sets of twins delivered at 37 and 38 weeks, so T2. Preterm (P): Number of preterm births (between 20 and 36 weeks 6 days). She has one son born at 34 weeks, so P1. Abortions (A): Number of pregnancies ending in miscarriage or abortion before 20 weeks. She has no history of miscarriage or abortion, so A0. Living (L): Number of living children. She has two sets of twins (4 children) and her 9-year-old son (1 child), making a total of L5.
C. Gravidity (G): The total number of pregnancies, including the current one. She has had 3 prior pregnancies and is currently pregnant, making her G4. Term (T): Number of term births (37 weeks or later). She has had two sets of twins delivered at 37 and 38 weeks, so T2. Preterm (P): Number of preterm births (between 20 and 36 weeks 6 days). She has one son born at 34 weeks, so P1. Abortions (A): Number of pregnancies ending in miscarriage or abortion before 20 weeks. She has no history of miscarriage or abortion, so A0. Living (L): Number of living children. She has two sets of twins (4 children) and her 9-year-old son (1 child), making a total of L5.
D. Gravidity (G): The total number of pregnancies, including the current one. She has had 3 prior pregnancies and is currently pregnant, making her G4. Term (T): Number of term births (37 weeks or later). She has had two sets of twins delivered at 37 and 38 weeks, so T2. Preterm (P): Number of preterm births (between 20 and 36 weeks 6 days). She has one son born at 34 weeks, so P1. Abortions (A): Number of pregnancies ending in miscarriage or abortion before 20 weeks. She has no history of miscarriage or abortion, so A0. Living (L): Number of living children. She has two sets of twins (4 children) and her 9-year-old son (1 child), making a total of L5.

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