The Purpose of the Interval Prenatal History Is to

question 73

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the interval prenatal history is to

• A) Record weight, blood pressure, and urine testing results
• B) Determine the presence of any concerns or problems
• C) Determine the occurrence of any additional signs of pregnancy
• D) Record the fetal heart tones and fundal height
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Very Low Birth Weight

A term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 1500 grams (3 pounds, 4 ounces).

Pounds

A unit of weight commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom, equivalent to 0.453592 kilograms.

Small for Date

Describes infants whose birth weight is significantly lower than average for their gestational age, typically due to factors affecting growth during pregnancy.

Gestation

The process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth.