Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy (Ch. 13, ATI Ch. 3) Flashcards
Fatigue
Presumptive
Quickening
Presumptive sign of pregnancy
Nausea/vomiting
Presumptive sign of pregnancy
Urinary frequency
Presumptive sign of pregnancy
Uterine enlargement
Presumptive sign of pregnancy
Breast changes
Presumptive sign of pregnancy
Amenorrhea
Presumptive sign of pregnancy
Abdominal enlargement
Probable sign of pregnancy
Chadwick’s sign (bluish cervix)
Probable sign of pregnancy
Goodell’s sign (softening of cervical tip)
Probable sign of pregnancy
Pregnancy test
Probable sign of pregnancy
Balottement
Probable sign of pregnancyH
Hagar’s sign (softening of the uterus)
Probable sign of pregnancy
Fetal heart tone
Positive sign of pregnancy
Fetal movement palpated by physician
Positive sign of pregnancy
Seeing fetus on ultrasound
Positive sign of pregnancy
What is Nagele’s rule
Tool to calculate the expected date of delivery. Last menstrual period + 9 months + 7 days
How do we track the measurement of fundal height?
Usually within 2 centimeters of the weeks of pregnancy. E.g. (20 weeks gestation = 18-22 cm fundal height)
GTPAL acronym
Gravida, term, preterm, abortion, living children
Physiological status of pregnant client
Cardiac output increases to maintain oxygen for placenta. Mother may find it harder to breathe especially on back due to squashing of SVC.
Body image changes
Striae gravidarum and linea nigra
Striae gravidarum
Stretch marks
Linea nigra
Dark line down the middle of the umbilicus
