Intrauterine Pregnancy Flashcards
What instruction should be referenced for intrauterine pregnancy?
OPNAVINST 6000.1
Urine and blood pregnancy tests rely on the detection of what hormone?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
When does softening of the cervix occur in pregnancy?
Around 7 weeks
What is Chadwick sign?
Cervix becomes bluish to purple due to increased blood supply
When is uterine fundus palpable above the pubic symphysis in pregnancy?
12-15 weeks
When does the uterine fundus reach the umbilicus in pregnancy?
20-22 weeks
When can fetal heart tones be heard by doppler?
8-10 weeks
What labs should be done for pregnancy?
hCG
What imaging should be done for pregnancy?
Transvaginal US
Who should pregnant servicemembers be referred to?
OB
What are the conditions a patient may continue to serve aboard ship if they are pregnant?
< 20 weeks
MEDEVAC <6 hours away
What is the responsibility of the service member in regard to their pregnancy?
Confirming their pregnancy
Inform their CO