Florida State Paramedic Practice Exam

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What does the term "para" refer to in obstetrics?

Number of pregnancies
Number of deliveries
First-time pregnancy
Total fetal births

The correct answer is: Number of deliveries

In obstetrics, the term "para" specifically refers to the number of pregnancies that have resulted in viable offspring, commonly known as deliveries. This includes all pregnancies that have resulted in a birth after a certain gestational age, regardless of whether the infant was born alive or stillborn. Understanding this term is crucial for healthcare professionals as it helps in categorizing a patient's obstetric history accurately. The other options represent different aspects of obstetric terminology. For instance, the number of pregnancies refers to the term "gravida," which indicates how many times a person has been pregnant, regardless of the outcome. First-time pregnancy aligns with "primigravida," which indicates a woman who is pregnant for the first time. While "total fetal births" suggests a measure of all fetal outcomes, it doesn't align with the definition of "para," which is specifically concerned with the successful outcome of viable births.