The nurse in the antepartum clinic is reviewing a client's history that states the client is a gravida 2 para 0. Which statement is the best interpretation about this client?
She has had a spontaneous or induced abortion
She has never been pregnant before
She has had an induced abortion
She has one living child
The Correct Answer is A
A. She has had a spontaneous or induced abortion:
Gravida 2 = two pregnancies; Para 0 = no births ≥20 weeks, suggesting abortion or miscarriage.
B. She has never been pregnant before:
Incorrect. Gravida 2 indicates two pregnancies.
C. She has had an induced abortion:
Possible but not guaranteed-abortion” could be spontaneous or induced.
D. She has one living child:
Incorrect. Para 0 indicates no viable births yet.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Mucous plug expelled 1 hour ago:
This can occur before labor begins but is not a definitive sign of true labor.
B. Cervical changes noted from last exam 2 hours ago:
Cervical dilation and effacement are key signs of true labor. This confirms true labor is in progress.
C. Frequency of the contractions decreases with rest:
This is indicative of false labor (Braxton Hicks contractions), which subside with rest or position change.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Apply palms of both hands to sides of the uterus:
Used in the second maneuver to determine the fetal position (e.g., back vs. limbs), not lie.
B. Grasp lower uterine segment between thumb and fingers:
Used in the third maneuver to identify the presenting part, not lie.
C. Palpate the fundus of the uterus:
This first maneuver helps identify the part of the fetus in the fundus (head or buttocks) to determine fetal lie.
D. Place doppler to lower uterine segment:
Helps to assess fetal heart tones, not lie.
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