Exam 1

Question 1

placenta previa

Answer 1

a problem during pregnancy when the placenta completely or partially covers the opening of the uterus (cervix).

Question 2

preeclampsia/eclampsia

Answer 2

Preeclampsia is one high blood pressure (hypertension) disorder that can occur during pregnancy.

Eclampsia is the onset of seizures or coma with signs or symptoms of preeclampsia

Question 3

amniocentesis/ biophysical profile

Answer 3

Amniocentesis is a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome or Patau’s syndrome

The biophysical profile is a test done after the 28th week of pregnancy. This noninvasive diagnostic test helps evaluate the fetus. It measures body movement, muscle tone, breathing movement and amniotic fluid volume around the fetus.

Question 4

Ectopic Pregnancy

Answer 4

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy.

Question 5

Basal Body temperature method

Answer 5

The basal body temperature method is a method of natural family planning that requires only the purchase of a very accurate thermometer. The method, which calls for tracking the woman’s body temperature on a daily basis, helps to determine which days of the month she is fertile.

Question 6

expectations of pregnancy

Answer 6

mood swings, changes in appetite or cravings for certain foods, constipation, headaches, and heartburn. While some pregnant people may gain weight at this stage, others may lose weight.

Question 7

Vaginal bleeding

Answer 7

In early pregnancy, you might get some harmless light bleeding, called “spotting

implantation bleeding: This is when the fertilized egg implants in the wall of your uterus and causes light bleeding. …

Molar pregnancy: A rare condition when a fertilized egg implants in your uterus, but a tumor forms instead of a fetus.

Question 8

pre term labor

Answer 8

Preterm labor occurs when regular contractions result in the opening of your cervix after week 20 and before week 37 of pregnancy. Preterm labor can result in premature birth. The earlier premature birth happens, the greater the health risks for your baby

Question 9

Terbutaline

Answer 9

Terbutaline is in a class of drugs called betamimetics. They help prevent and slow contractions of the uterus. It may help delay birth for several hours or days

Question 10

Nifedipine

Answer 10

Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which has been commonly used in the treatment of preterm labor with dilation of the cervix, with good results. However, the main benefit of a tocolytic drug is the prolongation of pregnancy for a 48-hour period to allow the steroid effect to enhance fetal lung maturity.

Question 11

Terbutaline

Answer 11

Terbutaline is in a class of drugs called betamimetics. They help prevent and slow contractions of the uterus. It may help delay birth for several hours or days.

Question 12

Ferrous Sulfate

Answer 12

This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron

Question 13

Folic Acid

Answer 13

Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important. The best way to reduce the risk of your baby developing a neural tube defect is to take daily folic acid supplements from 12 weeks before conception until at least 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Question 14

Oral Contraception

Answer 14

Oral contraceptives are known also as the Pill, OCs, BCs, BC tablets, or birth control pills. This medicine usually contains two types of hormones, estrogens and progestins and, when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman’s egg from fully developing each month

Question 15

Naegele’s rule

Answer 15

Naegele’s rule, derived from a German obstetrician, subtracts 3 months and adds 7 days to calculate the estimated due date (EDD

Question 16

Gravida

Answer 16

Gravida indicates the number of times a woman is or has been pregnant, regardless of the pregnancy outcome

Question 17

Para

Answer 17

Para is the number of completed pregnancies beyond 20 weeks gestation (whether viable or nonviable).

Question 18

nutrition, wt gain throughout pregnancy

Answer 18

Eat a balanced diet high in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, low fat dairy, and lean protein.

Most women should gain somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy. Most will gain 2 to 4 pounds during the first trimester, and then 1 pound a week for the rest of the pregnancy

Question 19

position of baby-where is heartbeat located

Answer 19

If you hear the heartbeat loudest below the mother’s bellybutton, the baby is probably head down. If you hear the heartbeat loudest above the mother’s bellybutton, the baby may be breech

Question 20

umbilicus location in newborn

Answer 20

The normal umbilical position is 60% of the way from the inferior border of the xiphisternum to the superior border of the pubis in the midline

Question 21

Why is a non stress test done

Answer 21

A nonstress test is used to evaluate a baby’s health before birth. The goal of a nonstress test is to provide useful information about your baby’s oxygen supply by checking his or her heart rate and how it responds to your baby’s movement. The test might indicate the need for further monitoring, testing or delivery.

Question 22

Herpes Zoster

During pregnancy

Answer 22

Active herpes zoster lesions are infectious, through direct contact with vesicular fluid, until they dry and crust over.

Question 23

Routine check during pregnancy

Answer 23

During your pregnancy, you’ll be offered a range of tests, including blood tests and ultrasound baby scans. These are designed to: help make your pregnancy safer. check and assess the development and wellbeing of you and your baby.

You have severe vaginal bleeding.
You have sudden, severe pain in your belly.
You passed out (lost consciousness).
You have a seizure.
You see or feel the umbilical cord

Question 24

Signs of labor

Answer 24

contractions or tightenings.
a “show”, when the plug of mucus from your cervix (entrance to your womb, or uterus) comes away.
backache.
an urge to go to the toilet, which is caused by your baby’s head pressing on your bowel.
your waters breaking.