Question 1

An adolescent female calls a primary care clinic to report that she has missed two periods and is having morning nausea and vomiting. What will the provider suggest?&#10;A) Coming to the clinic for pregnancy testing&#10;B) Making an appointment with a gynecologist&#10;C) Purchasing a home pregnancy test kit&#10;D) Referral to a community health clinic

Accepted Answer

The symptoms reported suggest the possibility of pregnancy, so the provider should suggest coming to the clinic for a pregnancy test to confirm or rule out this possibility. This will allow for appropriate counseling and management moving forward. The other options are premature at this point.

Question 2

A provider sees a woman who has just learned she is pregnant with an unplanned pregnancy. What is an initial step in helping this woman make decisions about his pregnancy?&#10;A) Actively listen to the woman's concerns and questions.&#10;B) Ask the mother if the father of the baby will be involved.&#10;C) Make a referral to an obstetrician for more information.&#10;D) Offer information about both adoption and abortion.

Accepted Answer

Actively listening to the woman's concerns and questions is an important initial step in helping her make decisions about her pregnancy. This will help the provider get a better understanding of the woman's needs and desires, and allow them to tailor their support and recommendations accordingly.

Question 3

To help prevent unplanned pregnancies, which group of providers may make the most impact by providing contraceptive counseling to women?&#10;A) Counselors in STI clinics&#10;B) Gynecologists&#10;C) Practitioners in walk-in clinics&#10;D) Primary care providers

Accepted Answer

Primary care providers often have ongoing relationships with patients and can provide comprehensive care, including contraceptive counseling, to a broad population of women.

Deck 152: Unplanned Pregnancy