Chapter 22 - Obstetric Sono overview Flashcards
inflammation of the appendix
Acute appendicitis
an estrogenic hormone produced by placenta
estriol
from an unknown region
idiopathic
a peptide hormone secreted by placenta during pregnancy
inhibin A
herniation of cranialor spinal meninges caused byan open cranialorspinaldefect
meninogecele
mass that results from spina bfida that contains spinal cord and meninges
myelomeningocele
anechoic space along posterior aspect of fetal neck
nuchal translucency
extreme paleness of skin
pallor
when the placenta covers or nearly covers the internal os of cervix
placenta previa
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before the birth of the fetus
placental abruption
a protein that is produced by the placenta
pregnancy-associated plasma protein A
a maternal blood test that includes, analysis of HCG, AFP, estriol and inhibin A
quadruple screen
a reduction in blood return to maternal heart caused by gravid uterus compressing the maternal IVC
supine hypotensive syndrome
a maternal blood test that typically includes an analysis of HCG, AFP, estriol
Triple screen
A normal pregnancy typically lasts for ____months, __ weeks , ____ days
9 . 40 , 280
1-12 is considered what trimester
First
13-26 weeks is consider what trimester
second trimester
27-42 weeks is considered what trimester
3rd trimester
Fetal age can be determined by the _____
Last menstrual period
Patients in their 2nd and third trimester may suffer from this syndrome
Supine hypotensive syndrome
denotes the number of times a woman has been pregnant
Gravidity
Denotes the number of pregnancies that led to birth of a fetus at or beyond 20 weeks gestational age or an infant who weighs at least 500 g
Parity
pregnant more than once
multigravida
has given birth more than once
multiparous
has not given birth
nulliparous
first pregnancy
primigravida
has given birth once
primiparous
Triple screen can be done at
15-20 weeks
Triple screen can be done as early as __ weeks depending on medical facility
11-14 weeks
In the first trimester what are some reasons why a patient could present with vaginal bleeding?
Ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease, miscarriage, blighted ovum, embryonic demise, subchorionic hemorrhage
In the second trimester painless vaginal bleeding is often associated with what? What about painful vaginal bleeding?
Placenta previa, placenta abruption
Measurements obtained in the first trimester include what?
Yolk Sac, gestational Sac, Crown rump length, NT
The purpose of biophysical profile scoring is investigate for signs of what?
Fetal hypoxia
What is the highest possible score for a Biophysical profile
10
Where is the AC taken
level of the umbilical vein and fetal stomach
Where is the HC measured
Outer perimeter of the skull at the level of the third ventricle, thalamus, septum, pellucidum,falx cerebra
How should the ultrasound beam be with femur length?
Perpendicular to the shaft
How is the biparietal diameter measured?
Outer edge of proximal skull to Inner edge of distal skull at level of third ventricle, Thalamus, cavum septum pellucidum, falx cerebri
What is a normal score for thoracic movements?
2 points, at least one episode of stimulated fetal breathing lasting at least 30 seconds
What is the normal score for fetal movements?
2 points, at least three or more gross fetal movements
What is the normal score for fetal tone?
Two points, at least one flexion to extension of a limb or one hand opening and closing