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Which of the following terms is used to describe the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs just before and during labor?

Dilation

Effacement

Ballottement

Multiparous

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Dilation – Incorrect; dilation refers to the opening of the cervix, not its thinning.

B. Effacement – Correct; effacement refers to the thinning and shortening of the cervix as labor progresses.

C. Ballottement – Incorrect; ballottement is the rebound of the fetus when tapped during a vaginal exam.

D. Multiparous – Incorrect; multiparous refers to a woman who has given birth multiple times.

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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.

Correct Answer is ["1"]

Explanation

To calculate the correct dosage:

Convert the prescribed dose (100 mcg) to milligrams:
- 1 mg = 1000 mcg, so 100 mcg = 0.1 mg.
The available tablets are 0.1 mg each.
The prescribed dose is 0.1 mg, and the tablet strength is also 0.1 mg. Therefore, the nurse needs to administer 1 tablet.

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Which of the following terms is used to describe the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs just before and during labor?

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