4.5 Management of Pregnant Service Members Flashcards

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Assures that the pregnant servicewoman retains what?

A

A high degree of commitment to fulfill professional responsibilities.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Assures that the pregnant servicewoman doesn’t get any preferential what?

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No preferential treatment shall be given because of pregnancy status.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Assures that the pregnant servicewoman doesn’t get what?

A

Harassed.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Counseling:

What is brought to the attention of any servicewoman desiring to serve in the Naval service while pregnant?

A

OPNAVINST 6000.1 series,

OPNAVINST 5100.23G NMCPHC-TM-OEM 6260.01C,

Reproductive and Development Hazards: A Guide for Occupational Health.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Counseling:

What are the points of discussion during a pregnancy counseling?

A

NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3 Series,
Medical and Dental care for eligible persons at Naval Medical Department Facilities,

Navy policy of worldwide assignment to include appointing guardian (OPNAVINST 1740.4E).

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Counseling:

Requests for separation not normally what?

A

Granted or approved.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

A work reassignment determination is made after consulting with who?

A

Health care providers and occupational health professionals,

Which may include complete reassignment or specific restrictions.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members are exempt from what?

A

Exempt from regular PT,

But should be encouraged to participate in an approved exercise program,

Unless exempted by her health care provider for medical reasons.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members will not participate in what?

A

The PRT during pregnancy.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members will not participate in the PRT until when?

A

6 months following convalescent leave.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members will not have exposure to what?

A

Chemical or toxic agents,

And or environmental hazards.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members will not stand at parade rest or attention for longer than what?

A

15 minutes.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members will be exempt from all routine immunizations, except for?

A

Annual flu shot,

TD,

Diphtheria,

Tdap vaccine.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members will have no participation in what?

A

Weapons training,

Swimming qualification,

Drown proofing,

Any other PT requirements that may affect the health of the servicewoman and/or fetus.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members may be allowed to do what?

A

May be allowed to work shifts.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

General limitations:

Pregnant service members exposed to Ionizing radiation, should not receive a dosage exceeding what amount of REM?

A

0.5 REM during entire period of gestation.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Specific limitations:

During the last 3 months of pregnancy, 28 weeks and beyond:

Pregnant service members should be allowed to rest at what frequency?

A

Allowed to rest 20 minutes every 4 hours.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Specific limitations:

During the last 3 months of pregnancy, 28 weeks and beyond:

Pregnant service members will be limited to how many hours a week?

A

Limited to a 40 hour work week,

Over 7 days,

Not 5,

Including watch standing.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Specific limitations:

During the last 3 months of pregnancy, 28 weeks and beyond:

Pregnant service members may request a waiver through CO and OB provider if they have a desire to waive what?

A

Time restriction.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Restrictions:

Medical?

A

High blood pressure,

Bleeding,

Multiple pregnancy.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Restrictions:

Environmental?

A

Exposure to known toxins or hazardous conditions.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Restrictions:

Ergonomic?

A

Individual physical configuration or abilities preclude her from certain activities.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Restrictions:

Other areas of questionably harmful effects such as?

A

NBC training,

A regular unit PT program,

Certain unit qualifications tests or hands on elements of skills qualifications,

Potentially harmful environmental conditions,

Etc.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Administration:

Limit overseas assignment as feasible, consistent with what?

A

The manning and readiness considerations.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Administration:

May be eligible for overseas transfer if?

A

Member has not reached 28th week,

Adequate OB facilities are available,

Does not intend to place infant for adoption,

Base/alternate housing available.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Administration:

Eligible for CONUS transfer?

A

Without restrictions,

No flight after 28th week.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Administration:

Operational commands should contact COMNAVPERSCOM for reassignment when?

A

Immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy.

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LIST the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer to the pregnant servicewoman:

Administration:

Nonoperational shore commands that will be within 12 months of members PRD shall contact PERS to facilitate what?

A

PRD extension.

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Specific assignments:

Pregnancies existing prior to entry into initial training will be what?

A

Discharged without maternity benefits,

Can apply for reenlistment 4 months postpartum.

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Specific assignments:

Shipboard:

Pregnant service members can stay on board a ship until what week?

A

The 20th week of pregnancy while in port,

And MEDEVAC is less than 6 hours.

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Specific assignments:

Shipboard:

Pregnant service members are NOT intended for normal what?

A

Routine sea operation.

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Specific assignments:

Shipboard:

Pregnant service members if deployed, should be what?

A

Transferred IMMEDIATELY upon confirmation.

33
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Specific assignments:

Shipboard:

Pregnant service members cannot remain on ship after what week?

A

20th week.

34
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Specific assignments:

Shipboard:

Pregnant service members cannot return to shipboard duty until how many months postpartum?

A

12 months postpartum.

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Specific assignments:

Aviation squadrons:

Pregnancy is considered what, for flight status?

A

Considered disqualifying for designated flight status personnel,

Waivers can be submitted.

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Specific assignments:

Aviation squadrons:

Post delivery convalescent leave of 12 weeks must be granted by who?

A

The CO.

37
Q

Specific assignments:

Aviation squadrons:

Assignments to deployable squadrons will be changed to shore squadrons after what week of pregnancy?

A

20th week prior to squadron deployment.

38
Q

Specific assignments:

Reporting or assigned as a student:

It is handled how?

A

Handled on a case by case basis.

39
Q

Specific assignments:

Reporting or assigned as a student:

Consideration made for what?

A

Course content and pregnancy limitations.

40
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Specific assignments:

Reporting or assigned as a student:

What is determined if a member becomes pregnant during training?

A

Determine ability to complete training.

41
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Specific assignments:

Reporting or assigned as a student:

If a member becomes pregnant during training and disenrollment is required, what needs to be determined?

A

When training can be terminated,

In order for member to reenter the training at a later date without repeating previously completed portions of training.

42
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Billeting:

May authorize movement from what?

A

Barracks to civilian community.

43
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Performance evaluations:

CO’s shall ensure pregnant servicewomen are not what?

A

Adversely evaluated or receive adverse fitness reports.

44
Q

Uniform:

The maternity uniform is what?

A

Mandatory for all pregnant women in the Navy when a uniform is prescribed,

And regular uniforms no longer fit.

45
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Maternity care after separation:

Under the law, neither the military departments, Tricare, nor the VA has authority to pay what?

A

Civilian maternity care expenses for pregnant women who separate from AD while they are pregnant regardless of the circumstances requiring the use of civilian facilities.

46
Q

Maternity care after separation:

The Uniformed Services Voluntary Insurance Policy (90 day),

Medical insurance policy available to separating service women will not cover what?

A

Pregnancy.

47
Q

Maternity care after separation:

Former service women who separate under honorable conditions can receive maternity care for up to how many weeks?

A

6 weeks following delivery in armed forces MTF’s on a space available basis.

48
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Evacuation of pregnant servicewomen:

If a noncombatant evacuation is ordered,

All pregnant servicewomen who have reached the 20th week of pregnancy will be evacuated as what?

A

Noncombatants.

49
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Evacuation of pregnant servicewomen:

Those who have not reached their 20th week, will be handled on a case by case basis considering what?

A

Ability to perform her specialty,

Capability of field medical to provide emergency obstetrical care,

Requirement of her duties,

Nearness of hostilities,

Welfare of the unborn child.

50
Q

Convalescent leave:

Post delivery con-leave of how many weeks will be authorized?

A

12 weeks (84 days),

Will normally be granted by the servicewoman’s CO.

51
Q

Breast Feeding:

CO’s must ensure availability of what?

A

Private, clean room (not a toilet space) with access to running water for hand washing and pump cleaning.

52
Q

Breastfeeding:

Request to physically breastfeed infants during work hours will be handled how?

A

On a case-by-case basis,

Not a reason to grant excessive time for meals or from work.

53
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IDC Responsibilities:

Upon confirmation of the pregnancy, provide written notification to who?

A

The CO.

54
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IDC Responsibilities:

Provide guidance regarding the pregnant member to the CO on what?

A

Work restrictions and most effective job utilization.

55
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IDC Responsibilities:

Monitor what?

A

Health of the pregnant servicewoman.

56
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Light duty:

NAVMED P-117 provides for a light duty status with subsequent assignment to SIQ prior to what?

A

Hospitalization for delivery.

57
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Light duty:

May be recommended when?

A

Any time a HCP determines it is necessary.

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Problem pregnancies:

Past history of multi-problem pregnancy, bleeding or threatened abortions,

The IDC has what alternatives for placement of pregnant servicewoman?

A

Quarters- OB status,

Medical holding company,

Admission to an MTF,

Limited duty board.

59
Q

Termination of pregnancy:

DOD funds are not available for what?

A

Elective termination of pregnancy,

Except where the life of the mother would be endangered.

60
Q

Termination of pregnancy:

Abortions at civilian facilities:

Will be used at her own?

A

Expense,

When must be admitted, leave will be used at her expense.

61
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Termination of pregnancy:

Abortions at civilian facilities:

Subsequent treatment or hospitalization will be managed how?

A

As any other illness or disability.

62
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Pregnant brig prisoners:

Care and management of a prisoner shall conform to what?

A

OPNAVINST 6000.1D.

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Pregnant brig prisoners:

What is the one thing not authorized to pregnant brig prisoners?

A

Con-leave cannot be authorized.

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Pregnant brig prisoners:

Pregnancy does not preclude what?

A

Confinement,

As long as prenatal care is provided and there is an MTF near the brig to provide:

Labor,

Delivery,

And the management of the OB emergencies.

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Occupational Health Professional Responsibilities:

Provide consultation to the COs to assist them in fulfilling their professional responsibilities to provide what?

A

A safe and healthy workplace for the service member and her unborn child.

66
Q

Occupational Health Professional Responsibilities:

Naval Environmental Health Center:

Will develop a list of what?

A

Potential reproductive hazards annually and provide guidance on generic reproductive hazards.

67
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Occupational Health Professional Responsibilities:

Naval Environmental Health Center:

Will provide an occupational reproductive?

A

Questionnaire.

68
Q

Occupational Health Professional Responsibilities:

Industrial hygienists will periodically evaluate the presence of shipboard what?

A

Reproductive hazards and make recommendations.

69
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Occupational Health Professional Responsibilities:

Occupational health professionals are available to provide guidance and counseling on what?

A

Pre-pregnancy and prevention,

Early pregnancy and risk management.

70
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Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities:

Planning her pregnancy to allow her to meet what obligations?

A

Both her family and military obligations.

71
Q

Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities:

Seeking confirmation of what?

A

Pregnancy at an MTF.

72
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Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities:

Obstetrical care:

Maternity care will be provided by what?

A

The closest MTF,

If closest MTF is not capable,

Then she can opt for civilian hospital closest to place of residence.

73
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Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities:

Obstetrical care:

Prior to approval of leave to return home for maternity care and delivery at a place other than an MTF,

The pregnant servicewoman must be advised by local health benefits advisor to ensure what?

A

Financial responsibility.

74
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Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities:

Immediately following a confirmed pregnancy, the member must notify who?

A

Her CO or OIC of her pregnancy.

75
Q

Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities:

Pregnant service members must perform her duties within what?

A

The limits established by her condition.

76
Q

Pregnant Servicewoman Health Care Responsibilities:

Pregnant service members must comply with what?

A

Work site and task related safety and health recommendations,

Made by appropriate occupational health professionals,

Including use of personal protective equipment.