[Exam 1] Chapter 11 - Maternal Adaptation During Pregnancy Flashcards
S&S of Pregnancy: S&S have been grouped into what categories?
Presumptive, probable, and positive
S&S of Pregnancy - Subjective (Presumptive) Signs: What are these?
Signs that the mother can perceive. Most obvious sign is absence of menstruation
S&S of Pregnancy - Subjective (Presumptive) Signs: What signs are accompanied with skipping a period?
Amenorrhea, Consistent nausea, fatigue, breast tenderness, urinary frequency,
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Physical Signs: What are probable signs?
Probable signs of pregnancy are those that can be detected on physical examination
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Physical Signs: What probable signs of pregnancy are there?
Hegars Sign
Goodell’s Sign
Chadwicks Sign
Changes in Uterus, abdominal enlargement
Braxton Hicks contractions
Ballottement
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Physical Signs: What is Hegar’s Sign?
Softening of the lower uterine segement or isthmus
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Physical Signs: What is Goodell’s Sign?
Softening of the cervix
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Physical Signs: What is Chadwicks sign?
Blueish-purple coloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Physical Signs: What is Ballotement?
Examiner pushes against the womans cervix during a pelvic exaination and feels a rebound from the floating fetus
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: When is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) detectable in pregnancy test?
Detectabble in the serum of approximately 5% of clients 8 days after conception.
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: What is an Agglutination Inhibition Tests?
Urine Specimen
If hCG present in urine, agglutination does not occur which is positive for pregnancy. 95% accurate in diagnosing
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: What is Immunoradiometric Assay?
Blood Serum
Measures abulity of blodo sample to inhibit the binding of radiolabeled hCG to receptors. 99% accurate after 6-8 days
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: What is Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)?
Blood serum or urine
Uses an enzyme to bond with hCG in the urine if present. Reliable 4 days after implantation
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: What is hCG?
Glycoprotein and earliest biochemical marker for pregnancy.
Double every 48-72 hours until they peak 60-70 days after fertilization
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: What are low hCG levels associated with?
Ectopic pregnancy
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: What are higher than normal hCG levels associated with?
Molar pregnancy or multiple-gestational pregnancies
S&S of Pregnancy - Objective (Probably) Signs & Pregnancy Tests: How does hCG correspond with morning sickness?
Elevation in hCG corresponds to morning sicknes 6-12 weeks during early pregnancy
S&S of Pregnancy - Positive Signs: Positive signs of pregnancy confirm what?
Can be directly attributed to the fetus
S&S of Pregnancy - Positive Signs: How can a pregnancy be made certain?
Visualizing the fetus by ultrasound, palpating for fetal movements , and hearing a fetal heartbeat
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: What stimules uterine growth?
Eestrogen
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: Weight change of this?
70 g to 1100-1200 g
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: Capacity change here?
10 mL to 5000 mL or more
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: In early pregnancy, uterine growth is due to what?
Hyperplaia of uterine smooth muscle cells within the myometrium
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: Major component of myometrial growth occurs after what?
gestation, due to smooth muscle cell hypertrophy caused by mechanial stretch of uterine tissue
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: What changes occur in main uterine artery?
Doubles. Enlargement enhances the capacity of the uteroplacental vessels to accommodate the increased blood volume
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: Braxton Hicks contractions occur. What are they?
Spontaneous, irregular, and painless contractions begin in first trimester. Become most noticeable during last month where they function to though out cervix before birth
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: What happens to the lower portion of the uterus?
Does not undergo hypertrophy. Becomes thinenr as pregnancy progresses. Changes occur within the first 6-8 weeks, producing Hegars sign.
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: What happens to the uterus because of Hegar Signs?
Softening and compressiblity of the lower urine segment results in exaggerated uterine anteflexion which adds to urinary frequency
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: Where does the uterus remain for the first 3 months, and where does it move to?
Remains in pelvic cavity first, and then moves toward abdomen
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: What does the uterus do to the inferior vena cava?
Falls against it, resulting in compression. Reduces venous return and decreases cardiac output and blood pressure. Occurs when women changes position from sitting to standing . Known as hypotensive syndrome
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: Signs of hypotensive crisis?
Symptoms of weakness, light-headedness, nausea, dizziness, or syncope
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: What do symptoms of hypotensive crisis change?
When women is in teh side-lying position, which displaces uterus to the left nd off the vena cava
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: By 20 weeks, were is the fundus (top of uterus) located?
At the level of the umbilicus
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: Fundus reaches high level when?
At 36 weeks
Reproductive System Adaptations - Uterus: What happens between weeks 38-40?
Fundal height drops at the fetus and begins to descent and engage into the pelvis. By 40 weeks, fetal head descents and engages in the pelvis which is termed lightening
Reproductive System Adaptations - Cervix: BEtween weeks 6-8 , what happens to cervix?
Goodells Sign (Cervixx softens) due to vasocongestion and influence of estrogen.
Reproductive System Adaptations - Cervix: Changes to endocervical gland?
Increase in size and number and produce more cervical mucus
Reproductive System Adaptations - Cervix: What happens because of influence of progesterone?
Thick mucus plug is formed that blocks the cervical os and protects the opening from bacterial invasion
Reproductive System Adaptations - Cervix: Chadwicks sign occurs here. What is this?
A cyanosis or blueish purple discoloration cervical ripening (softening, effacement, and icnreased distensibility) begins 4 weeks before birth
Reproductive System Adaptations - Cervix: The cervix preparing for labor results in changes in elasticity and strength. What hormones cause this?
Oxytocin, RElaxin, NitricOxide, and Prostaglandins
Reproductive System Adaptations - Vagina: What happens due to vascularity increasing?
Increases because of Estrogen. Results in pelvic congestion adn hypertrophy of vagina in preparation for the distention needed for birth
Reproductive System Adaptations - Vagina: What happens to vaginal mucos, connective tissue, and smooth muscle?
Vaginal mucosa thickens
CT begins to loosen
smooth muscle begins to hypertrophy
Reproductive System Adaptations - Vagina: What happens to vaginal secretions?
Become more acidic, white, and thick
Increases during pregnancy, called leukorrhea.
Reproductive System Adaptations - Vagina: What may happen if women reports increase of white discahrge, along with itching and irritation?
Candida albicans, a monilial vaginitis, which occurs in glycogen-rich environment , which can be passed to child
Reproductive System Adaptations - Vagina: How can candida alvicans be presented on child, and be treated?
White patches on the mucous membranes of their mouths and treated with local antifungal agents
Reproductive System Adaptations - Ovaries: Increased blood supply causes then to enlarge until when?
12-14 week
Reproductive System Adaptations - Ovaries: Why does ovulation cease during pregnancy?
Because of elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone, whichi block FSH and LH from anterior pituitary
Reproductive System Adaptations - Ovaries: Ovaries active in hormone production until 6-7 weeks, when what happens?
Corpus luteum mregresses and placenta takes over major production of progesterone
Reproductive System Adaptations - Breasts: What hormones cause them to grow?
Estrogen and progesterone
Reproductive System Adaptations - Breasts: What visual changes occur?
Become highly vascular and veins become visible. Nipples become larger and erect. Nipple and areola become deeply pigmented. Tubercles of Montogemery ecome prominent (keep nipples lubricated)
Reproductive System Adaptations - Breasts: What do changes in connective tissue of breasts lead to?
Striae (stretch marks) in half of women.
Reproductive System Adaptations - Breasts: What is colostrum?
Creamy, yellowish breast fluid that can be expressed by third trimester. Provides nourishment for breast-feeding
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: What happens to gums?
Become hyperremic, swollen, and friable and tend to bleed easily. Influenced by estrogen and increased proliferation of blood vessels
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: Excessive salivation (ptyalism) may occur, why?
By decrease in unconscious swallowing by woman when nauseated . Typically resolves spontaneously
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: Why is gingivitis and other dentral diseases an issue?
Because of increased production of female hormones during pregnancy.
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: What changes occur here related to influence of progesterone?
Smooth muscle relaxation and decreased peristalsis . Results in delayed gastric emptying
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: Why may constipation occur?
From low-fiber choices, reduced fluid intake, use of iron, decreased activity level, and intestinal displacement
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: What contributes to formation of hemorrhoids?
Constipation, increased venous pressure, and pressure of uterus
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: Emptying time of gallbladder is prolonged, which can lead to what issue?
Hypercholesterolemia, with increased risk of gallstone formation.
General Body System Adaptations - GI System: What drug has been approved ot treat morning sickness?
Doxylamine succinate 10 mg/pyridoxine hydrochloride 10 mg
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular: What changes occur to heart rate, CO, blood volume, and plasma volume?
25% increase in HR
CO increased by 30-50%
Increased blood volume
Increased plasma volume
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular and Blood Volume: What changes occur here?
Increase by 1500 mL (50%) by 32nd week.
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular and Blood Volume: Why is there an increase in blood volume?
Needed to provide adequate hydration of fetal and maternal tissues to supply blood flow to perfuse and provde a reserve to compensate for blood loss
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular and Blood Volume: What happens to the maternal blood because of this increase?
REsult in physiologic anemia and hemodilution
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular and Blood Volume: Criteria for physiologic anemia?
Hemoglobin 10 g or less
RBC 3.5 million
Normal Morphology with Cenral Pallor
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular with CO and HR: CO increases how much?
30-50 % by 32nd week and decliens to about 20% increase at 40 weeks
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular with CO and HR: Why is there an increase in CO?
Associated with increase in venous return adn greater right ventricular output, especially in left lateral position
General Body System Adaptations - Cardiovascular and BP: What happens to his?
Declines slightly during pregnancy (especially diastolic) as a result of vasodilation from progesterone