Practice Question
A woman is 15 weeks pregnant with her first baby. She asks how long it will be before she feels the baby move. The best answer is:
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Correct Answer:
Within the next month, you should start to feel fluttering sensations.
Rationale:
🟣 Quickening is the term used to describe the first fetal movements felt by the mother, typically described as fluttering or bubbling sensations.
🟣 For a primigravida (first pregnancy), quickening usually occurs between 18 to 20 weeks of gestation.
🟣 At 15 weeks, the fetus is moving, but these movements are generally not strong enough to be felt yet by most first-time mothers.
🟣 Providing a realistic and anticipatory response like “within the next month” aligns with normal fetal development milestones and supports maternal reassurance.
🟣 Nurses play a key role in educating and emotionally preparing first-time mothers for what to expect as pregnancy progresses.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
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