Practice Question
A nurse is educating a client at the end of her second trimester about car safety. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the nurse's education?
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Correct Answer:
I will position the lap belt under my abdomen and the shoulder belt between my breasts and above my abdomen to minimize the risk of abdominal trauma.
Rationale:
🟣 The proper positioning of seat belts during pregnancy is essential for maternal and fetal safety in the event of an accident.
🟣 The lap belt should be placed low across the hips and under the belly, not over it, to avoid uterine trauma.
🟣 The shoulder strap should go between the breasts and above the belly, not behind the back or under the arm.
🟣 Misplacement of the belt, such as placing it above the uterus or removing it, dramatically increases the risk of abdominal trauma, uterine rupture, placental abruption, and fetal demise during even minor collisions.
🟣 Current recommendations from ACOG and NHTSA emphasize consistent seatbelt use throughout pregnancy with correct positioning.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4