Substance Misuse in Pregnancy 2023/2024 passed

Substance Misuse in Pregnancy How many ounces of alcohol are considered safe in the first trimester of pregnancy? A. 18-22 B. 12-16 C. 0 D. 4-8 - correct answer C. 0 No amount of alcohol is considered safe at any point in pregnancy. Which statement by the health care provider is an example of coercive behavior? A. "Your child will be taken away if you continue to use marijuana in your pregnancy." B. "Your child may be born with multiple birth defects and learning disorders if you continue to use alcohol while pregnant." C."The staff at the hospital will discuss all possible options for pain management in labor if you have too much pain." D. "Using alcohol and cocaine while pregnant is not a healthy behavior for you or your baby." - correct answer A. "Your child will be taken away if you continue to use marijuana in your pregnancy." Stating that the patient's child will be taken away is a threatening statement that suggests legal retaliation for maternal behaviors. Which signs would the nurse assess in a newborn exposed to tobacco while in utero? Flat nasal bridge Tremors Signs of prematurity Colic/fussy behavior Open spinal cord defect Lower than expected weight - correct answer Lower than expected weight, colic/ fussy behavior, signs of prematurity, tremors,