03-29-2009, 06:44 PM
A 22-year-old African-American, G1 P0 female in her first trimester comes to your office for routine antenatal care. She is a non-smoker and non-alcoholic. She does not use any IV drugs. She does not have any medical problems. Her physical examination is within normal limits. While you are counseling her about injury prevention, she states that her close friend developed abruptio placenta from a motor vehicle accident while wearing both lap and shoulder strap seat belts. Because of this, she is concerned about the use of seat belts. Which of the following is the best response?
A.
You are right and you should not wear seat belts throughout the pregnancy.
B.
You should wear seat belts during pregnancy but only the shoulder strap should be used.
C.
You should wear seat belts throughout the pregnancy but only the lap strap should be used.
D.
You should wear belts throughout the pregnancy and both shoulder and lap straps should be used.
E.
Use of seat belts is a problem only during third trimester.
A.
You are right and you should not wear seat belts throughout the pregnancy.
B.
You should wear seat belts during pregnancy but only the shoulder strap should be used.
C.
You should wear seat belts throughout the pregnancy but only the lap strap should be used.
D.
You should wear belts throughout the pregnancy and both shoulder and lap straps should be used.
E.
Use of seat belts is a problem only during third trimester.