2017 Sarap Flashcards
The main portion of the uterine wall is composed of
muscle fibers
After 12 wks AOG, uterine size related to
mechanical distension
AOG uterus ceases to be a pelvic organ
12 weeks
Results in increased uterine placental blood flow
reduced elastin content
Inversion of the cervix is caused by
marked proliferation of cervical glands
Cervical mucus caused by
progesterone
Violet color of VAGINA
Chadwick’s sign
Hegar’s sign
Softening of the ISTHMUS
Goodell’s sign
Softening of the CERVIX
Average weight gain during pregnancy
27.5
Causes bipedal edema in normal pregnant women
increased venous pressure below level of uterus due to partial aortocaval occlusion
Normal in pregnant patients A. Mild fasting hyperglycemia B. Postprandial hypoglycemia C. Hypoinsulinemia D. Greater suppression of glucagon
D
Ensures steady supply of glucose to fetus
peripheral insulin resistance
Correct regarding protein metabolism
A. low amounts of protein during pregnancy is added to the uterus, breasts, and maternal blood
B.1kg increase in protein all goes to the fetus
C. 1 kg increase in protein: 500 g from fetus and placenta and 500 g to mother
C
T/F Cholesterol is increased in pregnancy
T
T/F A hemoglobin of 10.5 at 32 weeks AOG is normal and iron supplementation is not necessary
F; 11 is considered anemic. All pregnant women needs supplementation
How much iron is needed for normal pregnancy?
1000mg
Amount of blood lost in a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
500mL
Increased during pregnancy EXCEPT A. T-helper 1 B. T-helper 2 C. CD-8 D. IL4,6,13 E. IgA, IgG
A
Decreased during pregnancy EXCEPT A. T-cytotoxic cell 1 B. CD-4 C. interferon D. TNF-B E. Interleukin 1-B
E
T/F CBC 14,000 leukocyte count is normal
T
Effect of supine position on Cardiac Output
Decrease
Normal cardiac findings EXCEPT A. Inc cardiac silhouette B. severe cardiomegaly C. Mild pericardial effusion D. Straightened Left heart border E. prominence of lateral outflow track
B
Best position a laboring patient can assume for better fetal oxygenation
Left Lateral Recumbent
Pelvic veins and IVC in enlarged uterus may cause the following except A. Hemorrhoids B. Lower Ex. Pitting Edema C. Lower Ex. Varicosities E. Vascular Spiders
E
True in pregnancy A. transverse diameter of thoracic atrium is increased by 2 cm B. Subcostal angle increased C. Thoracic circumference inc by 6cm D. AOTA
D