As Part of Her Standard Pregnancy Care, a Young Pregnant

question 7

Multiple Choice

As part of her standard pregnancy care, a young pregnant woman is given a test where she is administered glucose and then has her blood sugars checked at intervals afterward. The correct medical term for this test is:

• A) thyroid scan.
• B) glucose tolerance test.
• C) postprandial blood sugar.
• D) fasting blood sugar.

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Definitions:

Apical Pulse

The pulse felt at the apex of the heart or the point of maximum impulse, an indicator of the actual heartbeat rate.

Hypothermia

A medical condition characterized by a drop in body temperature below the normal range, requiring prompt medical intervention.

Narcotic Medication

Drugs that relieve pain, induce sleep, and can alter mood or behaviour, often with the potential for addiction and abuse.

Rectal Thermometer

A device used to measure body temperature via the rectum, providing a highly accurate reading.