Which of the following are NOT considered presumptive signs of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
Quickening
Amenorrhea
Ballottement
Increased urination
Positive pregnancy test via blood work
Correct Answer : C,E
A. Quickening – Incorrect; quickening (fetal movement) is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
B. Amenorrhea – Incorrect; absence of menstruation is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
C. Ballottement – Correct; ballottement is a probable sign, not a presumptive sign, as it is detected by a healthcare provider.
D. Increased urination – Incorrect; frequent urination is a presumptive sign of pregnancy.
E. Positive pregnancy test via blood work – Correct; a positive pregnancy test is a probable sign, not a presumptive one.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
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.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Decreased response with sexual activity – Incorrect; decreased libido is common postpartum and not an urgent concern.
B. A scant non-odorous white vaginal discharge – Incorrect; lochia alba (whitish discharge) is normal at 4 weeks postpartum.
C. Uterine cramping during breastfeeding – Incorrect; cramping (due to oxytocin release) is expected postpartum.
D. A moderate serosanguineous malodorous discharge – Correct; foul-smelling lochia can indicate endometritis (a postpartum infection).
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