Question 1 of 6
Which maternal response to pregnancy is consistent
with the mother washing and folding baby clothes and
cleaning the home?
o Anxiety
Anxiety can be seen in both the first and third trimester in
relation to labor and delivery and impending role change.
Correct
o Nesting
Nesting is the sudden surge of energy typically seen in the third
trimester (last month) of pregnancy. Nesting is a maternal
response to prepare for the impending birth.
o Narcissism
Narcissism is when the mother focuses on self. This maternal
response to pregnancy is typically seen in the second trimester of
pregnancy.
o Emotional lability
Emotional lability is the mood changes a mother may experience
throughout the pregnancy.
Question 2 of 6
Which maternal adaptation is appropriate when
understanding and guiding a patient through her
acceptance of pregnancy?
,
o Anxiety is an abnormal adaptation.
Anxiety is typically seen in the first trimester and third trimester
and involves feeling anxious about labor and delivery, impending
role change, etc.
o Depression is a normal adaptation.
Depression is a clinical diagnosis that is not considered a normal
adaptation to pregnancy. Pregnant women experiencing
depression should be referred to their health care provider.
o Narcissism is an abnormal adaptation.
Narcissism is a normal adaptation of pregnancy and is when the
mother focuses on self. This maternal response to pregnancy is
typically seen in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Correct
o Mood changes are a normal adaptation.
Mood changes are normal and most likely are the result of
worries about finance and a changed lifestyle as well as profound
hormonal changes.
Question 3 of 6
At which stage in Rubin’s tasks of pregnancy does the
pregnant woman typically begin prenatal care?
Correct
o Seeking safe passage
Safe passage is associated with trying to protect the child and
herself from danger. Seeking prenatal care and obtaining
information about pregnancy and birth reflect the working
through of this task.
Which maternal response to pregnancy is consistent
with the mother washing and folding baby clothes and
cleaning the home?
o Anxiety
Anxiety can be seen in both the first and third trimester in
relation to labor and delivery and impending role change.
Correct
o Nesting
Nesting is the sudden surge of energy typically seen in the third
trimester (last month) of pregnancy. Nesting is a maternal
response to prepare for the impending birth.
o Narcissism
Narcissism is when the mother focuses on self. This maternal
response to pregnancy is typically seen in the second trimester of
pregnancy.
o Emotional lability
Emotional lability is the mood changes a mother may experience
throughout the pregnancy.
Question 2 of 6
Which maternal adaptation is appropriate when
understanding and guiding a patient through her
acceptance of pregnancy?
,
o Anxiety is an abnormal adaptation.
Anxiety is typically seen in the first trimester and third trimester
and involves feeling anxious about labor and delivery, impending
role change, etc.
o Depression is a normal adaptation.
Depression is a clinical diagnosis that is not considered a normal
adaptation to pregnancy. Pregnant women experiencing
depression should be referred to their health care provider.
o Narcissism is an abnormal adaptation.
Narcissism is a normal adaptation of pregnancy and is when the
mother focuses on self. This maternal response to pregnancy is
typically seen in the second trimester of pregnancy.
Correct
o Mood changes are a normal adaptation.
Mood changes are normal and most likely are the result of
worries about finance and a changed lifestyle as well as profound
hormonal changes.
Question 3 of 6
At which stage in Rubin’s tasks of pregnancy does the
pregnant woman typically begin prenatal care?
Correct
o Seeking safe passage
Safe passage is associated with trying to protect the child and
herself from danger. Seeking prenatal care and obtaining
information about pregnancy and birth reflect the working
through of this task.
