Ryerson University Online Prenatal
Modules 2023 with complete solution
Gravida - A woman who is pregnant
Nulligravida - A woman who has never been pregnant
Primigravida - A woman who is pregnant for the first time
Multigravida - A woman who has had two or more pregnancies
Parity - The number of pregnancies in which fetus or fetuses have reached 20 weeks,
not the number of fetuses born
Viability - Ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at 22-25 weeks
Post term - A pregnancy after 42 weeks
Late term - A pregnancy in the 41st week
Full term - A pregnancy between 39 weeks and 40 weeks + 6 days
Term - A pregnancy from 37 to 40 weeks
Preterm - A pregnancy that has reached 20 weeks but prior to 36 weeks gestation
Five digit system: GTPAL - Gravida: number of pregnancies plus current pregnancy
Term: number of term deliveries
Preterm: number of pregnancies of viable offspring at a minimum 20 wk
Abortions: abortions prior to 20 wk
Living: living children the woman has given birth to
Two digit system: GP - Gravidity: number of pregnancies a woman has had
Para: number of pregnancies that have completed 20 weeks regardless of outcome
Page 1 of a client's antenatal record is sent to the Labour and Delivery suite of the
specific hospital the woman plans to deliver when she is at 20 weeks gestation. What is
the rationale for sending the record at this time?
, A. To ensure the documentation is completed as legislated
B. Pregnancy-related complications are often after twenty weeks
C. To allow the woman to access education sessions and tours at the hospital
D. For the hospital to anticipate the number of deliveries they have to prepare for - B
Why is an antenatal record completed on all pregnant women? - To standardize
documentation of prenatal care.
To capture what is needed to provide high-level care.
For interprofessional communication.
An 11-week pregnant woman has an ultrasound. The report indicates the EDB is
September 5. How accurate is this date?
A. Within 1 day
B. Within 2-3 days
C. Within 3-5 days
D. Within 5-8 days - C: In the first trimester, measurement of the crown rump length
(CRL) by transvaginal ultrasound is accurate to within 3-5 days.
Why is it important to make an accurate determination of the EDB? - To ensure
accurate timing of tests.
To interpret results of assessments and tests accurately.
To provide anticipatory guidance related to changes.
Assess for expected growth and development milestones.
Recommended pregnancy weight gain
35-year-old pregnant woman, pre-pregnancy BMI 29 - 11.5-16 kg
23-35 lb
Recommended pregnancy weight gain
18-year-old pregnant woman, pre-pregnancy BMI 17 - 12.5-18 kg
28-40 lb
Recommended pregnancy weight gain
41-year-old pregnant woman, pre-pregnancy BMI 32 - 5-9 kg
11-20 lb
What would the nurse advise about the average additional kcal/day required during
pregnancy? - First trimester: same as pre-pregnancy
Second Trimester: an additional 340 kcal/day
Third Trimester: an additional 452 kcal/day
Modules 2023 with complete solution
Gravida - A woman who is pregnant
Nulligravida - A woman who has never been pregnant
Primigravida - A woman who is pregnant for the first time
Multigravida - A woman who has had two or more pregnancies
Parity - The number of pregnancies in which fetus or fetuses have reached 20 weeks,
not the number of fetuses born
Viability - Ability of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at 22-25 weeks
Post term - A pregnancy after 42 weeks
Late term - A pregnancy in the 41st week
Full term - A pregnancy between 39 weeks and 40 weeks + 6 days
Term - A pregnancy from 37 to 40 weeks
Preterm - A pregnancy that has reached 20 weeks but prior to 36 weeks gestation
Five digit system: GTPAL - Gravida: number of pregnancies plus current pregnancy
Term: number of term deliveries
Preterm: number of pregnancies of viable offspring at a minimum 20 wk
Abortions: abortions prior to 20 wk
Living: living children the woman has given birth to
Two digit system: GP - Gravidity: number of pregnancies a woman has had
Para: number of pregnancies that have completed 20 weeks regardless of outcome
Page 1 of a client's antenatal record is sent to the Labour and Delivery suite of the
specific hospital the woman plans to deliver when she is at 20 weeks gestation. What is
the rationale for sending the record at this time?
, A. To ensure the documentation is completed as legislated
B. Pregnancy-related complications are often after twenty weeks
C. To allow the woman to access education sessions and tours at the hospital
D. For the hospital to anticipate the number of deliveries they have to prepare for - B
Why is an antenatal record completed on all pregnant women? - To standardize
documentation of prenatal care.
To capture what is needed to provide high-level care.
For interprofessional communication.
An 11-week pregnant woman has an ultrasound. The report indicates the EDB is
September 5. How accurate is this date?
A. Within 1 day
B. Within 2-3 days
C. Within 3-5 days
D. Within 5-8 days - C: In the first trimester, measurement of the crown rump length
(CRL) by transvaginal ultrasound is accurate to within 3-5 days.
Why is it important to make an accurate determination of the EDB? - To ensure
accurate timing of tests.
To interpret results of assessments and tests accurately.
To provide anticipatory guidance related to changes.
Assess for expected growth and development milestones.
Recommended pregnancy weight gain
35-year-old pregnant woman, pre-pregnancy BMI 29 - 11.5-16 kg
23-35 lb
Recommended pregnancy weight gain
18-year-old pregnant woman, pre-pregnancy BMI 17 - 12.5-18 kg
28-40 lb
Recommended pregnancy weight gain
41-year-old pregnant woman, pre-pregnancy BMI 32 - 5-9 kg
11-20 lb
What would the nurse advise about the average additional kcal/day required during
pregnancy? - First trimester: same as pre-pregnancy
Second Trimester: an additional 340 kcal/day
Third Trimester: an additional 452 kcal/day
