For which diseases does the prenatal nurse recommend a newly pregnant woman be screened? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Chlamydia
B.
Hepatitis A
C.
Mumps
D.
Rubella
E.
Varicella
ANS: A, D, E
Pregnant women should be screened for sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis B, HIV, rubella, and varicella. When contracted during the first trimester, rubella causes a number of fetal deformities. Varicella (chickenpox) is another common childhood disease that may cause problems in the developing embryo and fetus. Therefore, all pregnant women are screened for rubella and varicella.
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