C5: OB intro

Question 1

what are the dates for 1st trim.?

Answer 1

0-13 weeks and 6 days LMP (13 6/7 weeks)

Question 2

why is dating important?

Answer 2

to know when certain milestones of preg. should be reached

also, certain tests are done at certain times, can get a false - or + is dating is incorrect

Question 3

what is nuchal translucency and when do we check for it?

Answer 3

fluid collection behind the neck, must check prior to 14 weeks

Question 4

how much fluid is too much?

Answer 4

> 3mm, abnormal fetuses will always have excessive fluid

Question 5

what are the dates for 2nd trim.?

Answer 5

14-27 weeks and 6 days LMP

Question 6

what are the dates for 3rd trim.?

Answer 6

28-40 weeks and 6 days

Question 7

what is the main thing we are monitoring in 3rd trim. US?

Answer 7

fetal well being, looking at movement, heart, breathing, weight, amniotic fluid,

Question 8

what maternal testing is done during 1st trim?

Answer 8

PAPPA

hCG

Question 9

what maternal testing is done during 2nd trim?

Answer 9

triple and our quadruple screen

Question 10

what maternal testing is done during 3rd trim?

Answer 10

glucose tolerance screen

Question 11

What type of abnormalities may an abnormal nuchal translucency indicate?

Answer 11

abnormalities of:
chormosomes
heart
lungs
skeletal
congenital
blood
metabolic disorders